Been absent because I have had 2 vicious sinus infections in a row. It even affected my vision. My hope is that I found the reason I have been having these infections for the last year. Even though I dealt with ear infections last year. I have a quarter sized, I hope, polyp in the middle of the bridge of my nose. It is the reason I can’t ever get anything out when I blow my nose. It presses up against a nerve behind my eye so I have a headache that will not cease. I will have surgery in December. Why is it so frustrating to find a good doctor who will actually fix it when I say there is still something wrong. Hopefully, this will be it! I have to believe:
“The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness” (Psalm 41:3).
“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones” (17: 22).
Prayers for all those out there who are experiencing health issues that affect everyday life. I thought shingles was enough for one lifetime, but here I am. If you are also struggling you are not alone. Say a little prayer for me and I will send one up for you.
Giving up my titles this year has been emotionally conflicting. I am no longer department chair, lead counselor, or head of our counseling department. So much of my identity was wrapped up in these but letting go of responsibility has given me a lot of time on my hands that I haven’t had in years. I do feel less important and recognized because I am so used to making the decisions, but now I am just on the back end assigned to the decisions being made by others. Makes me wonder how I will transform my identity when I retire next year. The loss of identity can cause anxiety and/or depression. It is what I see in this generation of students. They are still locked away from the world they will have to enter as they become adults. Igniting their interest in their futures has become such a battle.
Pushing gender diversity, DEI, restorative practices, racism, and equity further destroys the identity of young people. You lose the heart of education, which is that kids need to be able to read, write, understand real world math, and be free from indoctrination. Education should not be forcing kids to only learn about racial injustices so you produce social justice warriors who can’t add or subtract.
I pray for our educational system. I pray for parents to watch over their children’s education. I pray that churches arise to push back on the indoctrination and lead their flock to stand in the gap between the system that wants to strip away the innocence of children. I pray that we say no to diminished values, morals, and personal accountability in our schools.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1: 9).
“Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken” (Psalms 62: 5-6)
Blessings,
dreamsdontfade.com
I came across this battle song and it just gave me the uplift I needed. It is based on Romans 8:37. “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. “
The chains are broken
The fear is gone
The battle’s won
I’m moving on
I’m more than a conqueror
I’m unstoppable through every trial
I’m unshakable with faith as my armor
The word as my sword
I’m claiming victory in the name of the Lord
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1EfQxqSzz8&list=RDf1EfQxqSzz8&start_radio=1