Much to my disappointment, it hasn't been a good week as far as pain goes. I spent nearly an entire day in bed. I don't do that often. I've gotten okay at admitting that I can't run or can't go to a concert, but having to put down everything and lie in bed is really hard. And when I'm lying in bed I have nothing to do except think about the pain. That doesn't help anything. But yesterday I had no choice.
It felt like a total waste of a day, but it also felt good to take care of myself. I'm slowly learning that if I take care of myself today, I may feel a little better tomorrow. If I pretend I'm okay today, tomorrow will be so bad I can't pretend. Unfortunately, it's taken too much experience to teach me that.
Lots of things in life work that way. They creep up on you slowly, and before you realize it, you're in a place you never thought you'd be. Take care of yourself while the pain or stress or sin is manageable. If you pretend like it's not there, you'll be flat on your back and won't know where it came from. And I'd like it if you remind me to do the same.
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