Highs and Lows

Life has ups and downs and highs and lows. There are hard days and there are also fun, good days. I don’t know about you, but for me and some of my friends, it feels like life is full of more challenging moments than fun, easy ones. Maybe this is because the jobs we have (teachers) or the season of life we are in or a different reason.

The last three months I have had so many high moments. And dare I say… some of the best of my life so far! Fun adventures with my favorite people – concerts, laughing, learning new things, exploring new areas. God has granted healing. I have felt so much better physically than I have ever before! Praise God!

I have been reminded that my job is important but it is not the most important part of my life. Of course I knew this, but sometimes things come up or a friend reminds me and it makes me really think about it again. My relationship with God, my family and friends, and my health are the most important things to me. A job is needed yes, I’m not saying that it isn’t, but the kind of job you have matters and makes a difference in your life. It affects you in ways you don’t always see. And it can bring happiness and great joy to your life too!

The highs have been amazing but I must remember life is full of highs and lows. Maybe a better way to put it is more mundane and in between moments than lows.

But for now, I’m calling it a low. I’m frustrated that my hormones are back to causing more havoc than help for my body. The last month has been strange and my body seems to be fighting this challenging invisible battle again (bigger than the one it’s constantly fighting with my PCOS). My period has shown up more times than one – super fun! And my acne is flaring up again as well, currently it’s really bad on my face but also not good on my back and chest.

I think this “flare up” is a little more frustrating than normal because January and February were pretty “normal”. By normal, I mean there weren’t any big physical issues that I can remember. Granted, my stress levels were probably a little lower than they have been the last few weeks with different work things being challenging and overwhelming- report cards, conferences, IEPs, and more.

Well, whatever the case and in spite of all this yuck I’m feeling from with body today, wether it’s from hormones or emotional health, I know that it will all be okay, even though today it doesn’t really feel that way. I have an amazing doctor who I will talk to soon and we will get a plan in place to help with these symptoms. I also need to remember that healing, and life, is a journey of highs, lows, and mundane things.

But no matter what happens today, no matter what I am thinking or feeling, God is still in control and has a plan and purpose for all of this. I may not see it right now, (I may never see it!) but He is a Good Father who came to earth to die in our place. He died a brutal death on the tree for me. And for you.

Today, on Palm Sunday we remember that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey and people cheered for their next king. They did not know that their king had to die in order for them to live. I hope you know of the grace and love that can be yours through Jesus. All you have to do is believe in Him and have faith! ❤️

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Grace. Growth. Healing