On My Mind - Psalm 23

I've read this chapter multiple times and have even committed it to memory, but lately it has been on my mind.  Here are my thoughts this afternoon as I meditate on the 23rd Psalm:

Psalm 23

(with my own personal annotations)

¹ The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

(Why should I ever complain?)

² He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,

(Why should I ever stress?)

³ he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
   for his name’s sake.

(Why should I ever feel lost?)

⁴ Even though I walk
   through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
   for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
   they comfort me.

(Why should I ever be afraid?)

⁵ You prepare a table before me
   in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
   my cup overflows.

(Why should I ever lack confidence?)

⁶ Surely your goodness and love will follow me
   all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
   forever.

(Why should I ever stop following You?)

Zyan M.

My cousin is pregnant with her first child and due April 15th.  We just learned that the unborn baby has the chromosomal disorder, Trisomy 18, also called "Edwards Syndrome".  The family is devastated.  Zyan is not expected to survive birth, but it has been decided to "let nature take its course".  Please pray for my cousin Cresha, the grandparents, and for baby Zyan - for peace for all and comfort for Zyan. 

42nd Birthday

Today is my 42nd birthday.  Birthdays hold a whole new meaning for me now.  When I consider that this time last year, I had NO idea that I was walking around with cancer and that my life would forever be changed, I realize how fragile and how precious life is.  On March 18, 2010, I noticed a lump.  A few days later, I decided to call my GYN.  The rest is history.  Had I not done that, I may not be here today.

That's so humbling!  God saw fit to keep me here a little while longer.  I'm honored that He has entrusted me with more time...with another birthday.

Still Here

I'm still "resting" and healing before the big surgery.  Well, I rest sometimes, but life is just so busy.  Emotionally, I've had a few difficult days lately, and when I'm feeling down, I don't like to blog.  I'm doing much better now, so please keep me in your prayers.