“She does not fear bad news; she confidently trusts the Lord to take care of her.” -Psalm 112:7
Bummer news: I have been sick. If you have been keeping up with my blogs you know I have been feeling ill following a nasty case of Dengue Fever.
Bad news: I have been diagnosed with “Post Dengue Syndrome.” A not so common issue that can be contracted after the initial 2 weeks of Dengue Fever have past. This ailment comes with symptoms similar to the symptoms of Mono; easily tired, weak, sore, exhaustion, joint pain, lethargic tendencies, minor issues focusing, etc. Oh yeah, and it can effect you anywhere from a number of weeks to a number of months.
Worse news: I am going home for a bit to recover. The hope is that I will be able to recover quicker with my family, in a familiar location, with access to American doctors, and less stress. Then, I’ll be able to rejoin my team after having been cleared by the doctors to return.
Awesome news: God has provided me a loving family to encourage me, skilled doctors to evaluate me, and the personal desire to return to the missions field as soon as possible.
“I am and always will be- the optimist. The hoper of far-flung hopes. The dreamer of improbable dreams.” -Doctor Who
I am lucky. Truly. I have the means to get better, I have access to loved ones, to trained professionals, to amazing friends, family, and even strangers who have been in constant prayer over my situation. If you read my last blog you know I am striving to grow from this season of illness. I am an optimist, sometimes foolishly so, it is just who I am. And with that outlook I have no doubt I will recover quickly, and I am serious about recovering quickly. I will not have any of that “number of months” nonsense. Some days are hard; but it’s just a bad day, not a bad life.
“I found it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay… small acts of kindness and love.” -J.R.R. Tolkien
With the help of family and squad mates, I am already brainstorming ways to defeat bad days and keep the darkness at bay. I want to do everything I can to keep focused on the work my team is doing on the field. Although I am making an unexpected pitstop on the race, I desire to remain in the missions mindset. I plan on journaling, having a number of Skype dates with my team, to continue blogging, and to constantly pray for the work Ksquad is able to be a part of. Because even though I can’t physically do much, Albus Dumbledore says it best that “it is our choices that show us what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” -J.K. Rowling. I hope my choices continue to honor God, and the commitment I made to the World Race.
“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” -C.S. Lewis
This illness will pass. I will rejoin the race and great things will come. In this season I am learning, growing,and healing; God will use those things for good.
Keep praying for health, peace of mind, and funding (as airfare home is taken from my fundraising account.) Also please keep my squad in your prayers as they are doing Gods work in Cambodia. And keep my team in your prayers, just because I miss them and they are awesome.
Love well,
Molly Fae Dukes
