Yep, today was one of those days.
Since about Wednesday afternoon I have not been feeling well, but it seemed to really hit me Thursday night. I spent most of the night nauseous, with body aches and a headache. When we woke up Friday, Coleman thought I had a fever and I was extremely fatigue. I spent most of Friday on my back or stomach. I couldn't help myself, if I was going to lay down it was going to be in the sun by the pool. Did it really help me rest and get better? Probably not. But at least I enjoyed it. I did have a couple pleasant conversations with my mother-in-law and my best friend. Oh, how lovely it was to catch up. And how I miss them so! Anyway, back to the story. Coleman got off of work Friday at 3, and was by my side taking care of me, in every way possible, until I felt better last night. He was so precious. I could not be more thankful for a husband who has such a caring heart.
I woke up this morning about 8:30 feeling great and almost 100%. Because I really had not done anything the past couple of days I was pretty stir crazy. So I got up, had some tea and read my Bible while I waited for Coleman to awake to the beautiful day. He came to about 10:40. By this point I was ready to conquer the world and back! *if you can't tell I love to get out and be active, maybe too much sometimes* While I was waiting for Coleman, I figured we would have breakfast together then find a hiking trail. I was so excited about the day and excited to be feeling well.
When Coleman woke up he found a text on his phone from a great gentlemen Coleman is trying to develop a relationship with. The man was inviting him to go fly fishing and he was headed out at 12. I knew he needed to and desperately wanted to go. And to my core I really wanted him to go as well so I was quick to encourage him. As he was rounding up his stuff and I was making breakfast the selfish thoughts crept in: "there he goes again, leaving you by yourself all day" "look who gets to clean" "alone. again."... by the time Coleman walked out the door I was pretty irritated, mostly at myself. Why? Even when I am in support of what he is doing, do I allow the enemy to take hold of my thoughts. Poor Coleman spent all of his Saturday inside to take care of me and here I am being completely selfish.
I took a moment, asked the father to forgive me, and asked him what he wanted me to do with my afternoon.
He took me for a hike in William's Canyon. I had never done this hike before so I was in for a complete surprise.
The entire afternoon was filled with gifts from the Father.
He was romancing my heart with each step of the way.
It was a fairly easy hike which was very good for my recovering body. The hike was breathtaking. The walls of the canyon were beautiful, the trees were green and lush. There was a small waterfall, and just past that the beauty of Pikes Peak stood high above the valley. The trail runs along a creek most of the time, and to top it off a short rain storm on the way home. It was a warm summer rain. The smell was invigorating.
As I walked back to my car 3.5 hours later, my heart was refreshed by his gift to me, a selfish sinner.
Oh how he loves us just as we are.
Know that you have never stepped out of his ability to restore you and that all he wants to do is romance your heart.
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