tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378682710320019302.post89390453095497699..comments2024-03-27T02:34:56.744-05:00Comments on Grace Moments: Membership Has It's PrivilegesCarynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16628716877762467195noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378682710320019302.post-24078222629644274662008-09-30T19:19:00.000-05:002008-09-30T19:19:00.000-05:00I remember the exact day I got my “handicap permit...I remember the exact day I got my “handicap permit”. <BR/>It was the same day I went to the neurologist to find out what in the world was WRONG with me. Making a long story short, my mom went with me because considering the symptoms I was having, she was almost certain that I had a brain tumor. (At the time I didn’t know that is what she thought!) When the Dr. diagnosed me with MS, my mom was so relieved (I didn’t know that either) but I was far from relieved. I was devastated. <BR/>I went into mourning for my losses. To say the least, getting the handicap permit was unreal to me. I didn’t want it. I shouldn’t need it! But now I’m glad I do have it as most days the closest parking spaces don’t seem close enough! <BR/>I’m walking, but my balance, strength and endurance is off (so I always hope there is a cart near my parking space!) I confess some struggle about my image (this is pride!) but as you said, <BR/>"God's goodness does not depend on health or being "typical". It's about knowing God and becoming more like Him as we "taste and see that the LORD is good!" (Psalm 34:8a) <BR/>He IS good! <BR/>Press On to know the Lord!<BR/>LaurieLauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04968138779976927995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378682710320019302.post-72232002750867790112008-09-30T17:48:00.000-05:002008-09-30T17:48:00.000-05:00I just found your blog, by way of Abraham Piper's ...I just found your blog, by way of Abraham Piper's blog, 22 Words. <BR/>We have some commonalities in the way of special needs... and I can tell that you are also on the path god has led me through, learning SO much through our children's special needs.<BR/>May God's glory continue to shine brilliantly through the circumstances surrounding your son, and the manner in which you face them. <BR/>God alone provides everything we need!<BR/>CAROLCAROLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171845322458665038noreply@blogger.com