It was still a good day...

Yesterday, I received some alarming news. It concerns me and my health. At first, I felt numb and as it slowly sank in I started to get worried, until I felt sad and scared. I could imagine "Bad Day" playing on the background while I was going through these feelings. Then I stopped myself, otherwise I would start to cry. For the rest of the day I tried to ignore what I was feeling, tried to do something to prevent me from thinking about what I found out. And you know what...? I realized, even with the bad news, it was still a GOOD DAY and I thank GOD for that.

Thank you, Lord...

... for making a friend free when I asked him to meet me for lunch after I heard the news because I did not want to be alone. He did not complain at the short notice, no questions asked, he was there as soon as he could. We had a good lunch and he made me laugh.

... for my best friend, who is always there to listen and give moral support, encouragement and prayers. Though she too has loads to carry on her own, she never fails to find time for me. She has always been there for me, especially when I need her and I don't even have to ask. She made me laugh and we joked about ourselves and what we are going through. She made it feel like a normal, regular day for me.

... for the encouraging words and support of someone whom I know can never be there like he used to be. I appreciate his concern. He told me that he is there if I needed someone to talk to. He made me laugh when he said he is sad and angry for me because he knows I will not be angry about this. Even funnier was when he told me to go out and get something nice for myself, charged on his account.

... for the friend who decided to join me where my feet brought me after work. We had a good drink (coffee and tea, plus doughnuts), a good laugh and a good talk. I appreciate the trust and openness that brought the "sharing" moment which suddenly came out of nowhere. Though I made a fool out of myself for being "emotional", thank you for not letting it become uncontrollable lest I would flood the cafe.

... for making me feel so tired when I reached home that I fell asleep as soon as I lay my head down. You know very well how sleep-deprived I am and how difficult it is for me to fall asleep. A good night's sleep is really a rarity but you bestowed it upon me last night.


Thank you, Lord, for making Your presence felt in the people and friends you put around me. Thank you for not making me feel alone. Thank you for making me laugh despite the news. Thank you for making me get through the day and night.

Thank you, Lord, it was still a good day.