Summary

Poor, little, neglected blog. I'm sorry I've neglected you. Truth to tell, I've been so busy in the 'real' world my online activities have taken a back seat. Here's a little of what' going on:

1. My mother has cancer and has really been struggling. But we heard today that the chemotherapy is working so there is hope (and lots of praises).

2. My migraines have featured heavily on my days. But I've received prayer for them and am hoping I've turned a corner. I'm currently managing without (strong) painkillers for the first time in over a year. It hurts but I actually feel better without them. God says: 'My grace is sufficient.'

3. Our Pastor at Church has a heart for Revival at the moment so we're having lots of extra services and much prayer for healing is going on. All of this is good and has been keeping me busy.

4. I'm studying Leslie Ludy's book, Authentic Beauty, and making some hard decisions.

5. I believe God wants to heal me from Bipolar Disorder so I can be free to serve Him. Healed how and serving how are still unclear so I'm just going to keep doing the things that keep me well (ie I'm not about to stop my meds AMA or anything similarly stupid).

I think that's just about it. And, believe me, it's quite enough. So that's all why I've not been writing here, reading less and what-have-you - I've been too busy trying to keep my head above water. And I'm not a strong swimmer. With the positive news from the Oncologist I have high hopes of getting things back to normal. Or, at least, what passes for normal in my world!

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Thank you all so much for your kind and sincere comments. I'm actually a bit teary over all of them and I really wish I'd known to read them at the time they were posted. I'm very touched. I've let this blog languish rather 'cause I was discourage 'cause I thought no one was reading (and why would anyone read me?) due to the lack of comments and here they were there all the time!

So - here's an update:

1. With the help of a couple of lovely ladies who emailed me and prayed for me and a close friend, I've recommitted my life to Christ. It all hinged on a large and fluffy teddy-bear who now lives on my bed. Possibly not conventional but it worked for me.

2. I'm trying to 'Get the Bible Habit' and read and pray daily. Sometimes I succeed and sometimes I don't.

3. I'm trying to get my home under control and have had some success. Unfortunately, I'm running out of things to do that don't involve washing the kitchen floor so I have a feeling I'll be spending time on my hands and knees this week.

4. My mum's cancer has spread but her new chemotherapy is a lot easier to tolerate - every cloud.

5. I've visited a few Churches and think I may have found where I'm meant to be. I'm not 100% sure though so watch this space. Actually, I'm not sure how to get sure but have faith that it'll become clear.

6. I have four cats at the moment (one of my own, three fosterlings). Duke-the-Grumpy is going to the vet tomorrow for vaccinations. I'm considering wearing gauntlets.

7. Tonight we (ie the whole family) are going to see Mama Mia. I'm told it's 'not a very moral story' but good fun. I'm just going for the music with which I've grown up.

So that's me. How about you?