First off, I want to apologize for not blogging this past Sunday. I was, and still am, a little under the weather. I started feeling sick with a cold on Saturday. It was just some nasal congestion and a little tickle in the throat. Sunday was worse. I also started getting a cough and a slight headache. Sunday evening through Monday afternoon was the worst. Late Sunday night, about 11pm, I was having difficulty breathing and felt light headed and I was shivering uncontrollably. I spiked a fever of 102.6 degrees… I took some Tylenol but it kept rising to a max of 104 degrees. A few of the gals that I am living with and the camp nurse were trying to help. I had a cold cloth on my forehead and neck to try to cool me down as well. I put out prayer requests on Facebook. Finally around 1am I think the fever started to come down a little. Around 3am I think it was down to 101.4. About 6am it was down to 99.5. Around 8am it was at 99.1. And by mid-afternoon it was down to 98.1 degrees. I took it easy and rested all day yesterday and most of today. I still have some congestion in my chest but am feeling a lot better. My energy level is still not quite back to normal but it is getting there. I still cough every now and again, especially if you make me laugh. I just want to publically thank the following ladies for assisting me while I was sick: Alyse (nurse), Cristal, Emily, Liz, and Becky. I hope you all know that I very much appreciate your kindness, especially into the wee hours of the night when I am sure you would have much rather have been sleeping.
On a completely different note, I have no clue what else to write about tonight…
I suppose I will write about a song that touches my heart every time I think about physically leaving for the World Race and leaving all my loved ones behind (temporarily). It is a song by The Sidewalk Prophets called “This Is Not Good-Bye.” Here is a short (3 minute) devotional that the lead vocalist has put together based upon this song, click on the link below to view.
Below are the lyrics to the song aforementioned:
“This Is Not Good-Bye” by Sidewalk Prophets
I can see it in your eyes that you are restless
The time has come for you to leave
It’s so hard to let you go but in this life I know
You have to be who you were made to be
As you step out on the road I’ll say a prayer
So that in my heart you always will be there
[Chorus:]
This is not goodbye
I know we’ll meet again
So let your life begin
‘Cause this is not goodbye
It’s just “I love you” to take with you
Until you’re home again
The stirring in your soul has left you wondering
Should you stay or turn around
Well, just remember that your dreams they are a promise
That you were made to change the world
So don’t let fear stop you now ‘cause
[Chorus]
I know the brightest star above
Was created by the One who loved
More than we’ll ever know
To guide you when you’re lost
What started as a still, small voice
Is raging now and your only choice
Is to follow who you are
So follow who you are ‘cause
This is not goodbye
I know we’ll meet again Oh
[Chorus]
So, as I think upon and look forward to departing out on the World Race, I have to remember that my physical absence from your lives is only temporary. And, as much as I will miss you all dearly, this is something that I have been called to do whether you support me or not.
I pray you all have a blessed week!
Keep Lookin’ Up,
Misha
