Hmm…I wonder how often discoveries are made like that, one unexpected thing leading to another.

Thank you, Beverley. On one hand I want to get my hopes up that at least one of my undiagnosed things will be discovered, but another part of me says, don’t do it. Just accept things as they are. Sigh.

My husband was making that point to me just today as I was whining about an undiagnosed irritant; he said God can use it later. And in the meantime, I need to be more compassionate with myself as well. Thanks for your gentle wisdom, Beverley. Always good.

I sense you are a very gentle woman most all the time, Linda. I’d love to know you in “real” life.

Your comment reminds me that, when possible, we need to be responsible for ourselves to not let others get us agitated. I’ve found one way for me to not get as agitated this political season is to watch what I read. I do try to stay abreast of all sides of the issues, but I don’t have to read all the biased comments that are out there.

I’m glad you visited today too, Nicole. I know many of us would agree with you that we also respond in ways we wish we didn’t when we’re feeling extra-sensitive. If only we could have do-overs maybe one full day a week. 🙂

You add another level to this, Michele—don’t rub against others’ raw edges. Great insight. We need to not only be aware of our own tender spots, but also grace-filled towards those sensitive spots in others. Thanks for sharing.

I know you’ve had lots of tender places in the past year and a half, Linda, with all you’ve been through. Not easy things. Yes, grace to ourselves and to each other….