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Just Breathe

9/21/2017

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Still recuperating (yes, still) from the  intestinal surgery that was supposed be a mere 4-6 weeks, is now going on 4-6 months – AUGH!! Jokingly, the doctors are calling it “Care-Tuk-itis” or “Care-Tuk-it-is”!

I have been learning humility, having to ask rides to/from IV infusion 2-3x/week for 3-5 hours. I’ve had to learn to sleep upright. I made it down to the river’s edge a mere 4-5 times all summer. And, begrudgingly, I turned over even more chores I was accustomed to doing to Bill.

I was getting frustrated. I was working at what, for me, seemed a snail’s pace. Frustration mounting, I stopped working on my ‘file pile’, and took a break.
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I stoked the coals in the wood stove, added a couple more pieces of firewood and comfortably laid back in our newest addition to our collection of adaptive equipment.  We recently purchased a new recliner couch  with multiple controls, including head/lumbar rests that we can individually adjust, besides reclining. It helps my multiple bionics, my impacted lung capacity, besides allowing me to be ‘obedient’ and truly REST.

Sirius XM, The Message played in the background.

I wonder if some of the words that I found myself listening to as I rested  by songwriters: Jonathan Lindley Smith / Jonny Diaz / Tony Wood, resonate with you as much as they did with me.

“Ninety miles an hour going fast as I can
Trying to push a little harder trying to get the upper hand
So much to do in so little time, it’s a crazy life
It’s ready, set, go it’s another wild day

When the stress is on the rise in my heart I feel you say just
Breathe, just BREATHE
Come and REST at My feet
And be, just be

Chaos calls but all you really need
Is to just breathe
Breathe, just BREATHE
Come and REST at My feet
And be, just be
Chaos calls but all you REALLY need
Is to take it in, fill your lungs
The peace of God that overcomes

Just breathe (just BREATHE)
Let your weary spirit rest
Lay down what’s good and find what’s best
Just breathe (just BREATHE!)”.

Those who know me, know the word REST has been a word I have long struggled with. Yet, it should be no surprise I find when I:
R elinquish 
E verything (and)
S ubmit 
T otally
When I uncle my grimy fist, and ‘just breathe’, opening my hand and let go and let God, things always go better.

 I don’t need to go' hurrier'.
Why?  Because the "hurrier I go, the behinder I get".
                                                               
I just need to BREATHE!!

What about YOU?
 
 
 
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Angie
9/21/2017 21:19:05

Care, I know it has been hard to ask for help this month, but I feel lucky to be able to spend extra time with you. I don't think you realize that although it is a tremendous inconvenience to you, it is often a gift to those of us you call upon. You speak life, blessing, and encouragement to everyone you cross paths with. You inspire me to witness more and to love deeper. YOU, dear Care, are one of the richest friendships I have ever encountered. Thank you my friend for continuing to invest in others even as you walk through more challenges than I could ever fathom. I love you dearly and am so grateful for you and your obedience to the Lord. 💜

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Angie
9/21/2017 21:21:52

And I love this song!! It truly resonates with me.

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    Care Tuk is a nationally known speaker, educator, and retreat/workshop leader. She has been a school, hospital, and home health occupational therapist for more than 30 years. She has been named as a Top Business Woman in America and recognized for her work with youth, disability outreach and awareness, and the American Cancer Society. 

    Care lives in Wasilla, Alaska, with her husband Bill. They have two grown children, Jamie and Tim, who live nearby. 

    At the time this book went to print, Care had just completed treatment/chemo from her eleventh bout with cancer.

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