HAVING A GRUMPY NEW YEAR?
by penelope carlevato
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STARTING OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A BAD ATTITUDE IS NOT WHAT I HAD PLANNED. This past year had been one of suffering, pain and dissapointment. After several months of intense rehab, I was at square one. The surgery to correct the pain and numbness in my leg had not reduced the effects. The concensus from several medical providers was that something else was wrong. So, what was I to do? I was mad about the results, especailly when I did due diligence before surgery and sought out several competent medical professionals. All gave me the same answer. Much prayer and consultation went into my decision. Now I felt betrayed and alone. Many had prayed for me, with me and over me. I cannot imagaine my emotional state if this had not happened. But now, what should I do? Several days of being alone with God, being in His Word and finding the words to a 17th-century hymn has given me a different perspective. Paul Fleming, a German poet, 1609-1640. penned these words that live with vibrancy and truth hundreds of years later:
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