Side Effects
I am always a little uncomfortable with people asking how I feel. I appreciate thier concern and covet thier prayers but I don't know how to answer them. I guess the best response is ,"I am better knowing that you care." The other question often asked is "Are you suffering from the side-effects?" Honestly, I was. Today, I am no longer suffering from side-effects. Today, I am growing because of the side-effects. What's the difference? Glad you asked! The change in my appetite has done wonders for my diet. I now am very conscience of what I put into my body. I even ordered a sandwich with...you won't believe this...sprouts! Yep, my life has definetly improved. What a great side-effect! I have been spending more time with my wife lately. I had forgotten how nice it is to just "hang out" at home while doing nothing else. I always had "other" things going on while at home. Treatment has given me the gift of uninterrupted time with my wife. What a great side-effect! There are so many gifted and talented people at my work. For years, I have been doing way to much and not allowing them to serve to their greatest capacity. Recently, I have had to let go of many things and have been blessed by watching others pick up the ball and run. It has been a very good thing to let loose of some of the reins. What a great side-effect! I do things to fast. I write very fast. Lately, I have had to slow way down. I thank the brain fog. It has been a very good discipline to slow down and really read through what I write. I have also realized that I don't need to post or publish everything I write. Sometimes, It's OK to just write it down and let it be. What a great side-effect! I few hours of sleep has never meant so much to me! I smiled this morning when I woke-up and looked at my watch, expecting to see 3am, and instead it was 6:30am! Now, there is some joy where before there wasn't! What a great side-effect! Suffering? Not me. I love more and pray more. I am growing! So...how are your side-effects? God bless,Rob
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