Needles and medicines. These have been my best friends for the past nine days.
As thin as a needle may seem, its sting really hurts. But I realized that the real challenge isn’t the needle. It’s the medicine. Every time the medicine is administered, I feel like my veins are burning and about to explode, starting from my left wrist and running throughout my body. Frankly, I sometimes want to shout, but instead I take a deep breath, stay calm, keep quiet, and remind myself that it will be over soon.
I have to do this every 12 hours for 10 days. This is for my little one in my womb and for my own good.
Thankfully, tomorrow is the last day. Just two more shots to go, and I can finally say goodbye to needles. At least for this month.
The same thing happens in life. Sometimes, God allows us to experience pain to mend something greater on the inside. It is always for our own good.
When I think of a needle, I compare it to a painful incident in life that happens in a moment, such as a breakup, failing a licensure exam, or any other setback. The medicine, however, runs through our veins, and our bodies either resist it or accept it. I think of this as the moving on phase. This is where the real struggle begins. It’s painful, it stings, and it takes time to sink in and flow through your bloodstream. It takes time to move on. #moveon
Resistance won’t bring healing, but acceptance can bring miracles.
We may not appreciate it at the moment, but God sees the BIG picture. He knows what is best, so trust Him. He can heal your broken heart and breathe life into your broken dreams.
Friend, I know it hurts. He knows it hurts too. Jesus endured the pain of the cross to mend something greater. He died for you and me so that our relationship with God could be restored. So if you are hurting right now, I encourage you to cling to Him and talk to Him as if He were your very best friend. He is my very best friend, more than needles and meds, and He can be your best friend too.
I’m not even sure why I’m writing about moving on right now. I guess someone needs this message. I was simply trying to calm my senses after tonight’s shot while attempting to fall asleep. Hihi.
Shine bright, my friends! Xoxo
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3
