The update crashed my phone. I literally lost everything on my phone. Photograph's, calendar, contacts. It was great! Note sarcasm. I had no phone. Our house phone doesn't have long distance. I had no way of calling my Dad or my brother. Heck, let's be honest --I don't even know their phone numbers let alone my kids or in-laws. The numbers are saved in my "favorites" on my phone. Awesome.
Went to get dressed. Jeans that fit Sunday were too tight Monday. "Great!" I sarcastically said to the room. "Just great!" I noticed I was a little dizzy. I chalked it up to all the infections I'm dealing with: sinus, kidney, and thrush. Yep, I'm a wreck. I pushed forward. I had a "to-do list" a mile long.
I got into my car and was agitated beyond reprieve that I had no phone. No phone meant no Bluetooth. That meant no Monday morning praise and worship playlist. Lord, did I need some Jesus. Yep, this day truly was starting out prime. The dizziness started again. Turned car off went inside and got some water. I then went ahead and ventured out to run errands.
While standing in line at the post office I noticed my left side was tingling. "Not good" I thought. "Crap! I do not have time for another crisis" I thought in my head. I took my migraine rescue med out of my purse and swallowed. I finished my transaction and went back to the car.
I got to the stop light and it started. The "whooshing" feeling over took me. Everything was spinning. I looked in the rear view mirror and saw that my face was drooping. I knew I couldn't make it home. I had no phone to call my husband.
I pulled into the Captains Corner (Kinston's landmark convenience store). My friend, and owner, Jackie looked at me and said "We've got to get you to the ER". She left her store to take care of me. She called my husband. You know, because I had no dang phone! Jackie was my Angel of the day. Had she not helped me I probably would have lost consciousness. Isn't God amazing in the way He places the right people in the right places at the right time? I love that about Him!
I spent the rest of the day in the ER getting rescue med's to abort the hemiplegic migraine attack. My mother in law, God bless her, arrived in true form. I couldn't talk and was in considerable pain. Granny held court in the ER. She had people scrambling. To move faster. Because why? Well, she's Granny, of course! Everyone needs a Granny. She's the best. I slurred to tell her to call my friend and GP. Oh wait, she couldn't. I didn't have a flipping phone!!
My phone is my life line. It's probably yours too. The reality is that we've all put our trust and faith in an electronic device. For the majority of us, yours truly, we depend on it.
My phone beeps to wake me up. It chirps to remind me of appointments. It houses my to do lists. It stores my music. It saves my photos. It retrieves my contacts. It reminds me of friends birthdays. It tells me what to wear based on the weather for the day. It gives me driving directions to appointments. It connects me to Amazon. It connects me to social media. It provides an avenue to write as well as publish this blog. It allows me to text my kids and friends. This Palm sized device does everything my life needs it to do.
I must admit over the past few days I was becoming quite a cynic. It seemed no matter how optimistic, kind, and gracious I was I still encountered rudeness and difficult battles. Dealing with the staff in the critical care wing of my Father's residence would even try the patience of the Amish. I left Virginia on Sunday night having decided that the world, in general, has gone to " hell in a hand basket".
"Elizabeth, get on with the post! What does this have to do with migraines?!" When I am in the "thick of things" with my Dad I often forget to seek The Lord until after the fact. I'll go over the day with The Lord while laying in bed at night saying my prayers. When I'm hands on in the critical care ward I'm on "go". I most often become "part of the world". Choosing to use my own knowledge and decisions to guide me.
When I'm at home, in my comfort zone, I seek and praise Him all day long. Therefore I am able to see Him. Easily find Him. Example: my friend Jackie who took me to the ER. My Monday had started out terribly. But I knew I needed praise and worship music to keep me connected. Even in the midst of a stroke like migraine I was able to remain calm. I was able to see Jesus surrounding me because I was communing with Him.
When I'm at home, in my comfort zone, I seek and praise Him all day long. Therefore I am able to see Him. Easily find Him. Example: my friend Jackie who took me to the ER. My Monday had started out terribly. But I knew I needed praise and worship music to keep me connected. Even in the midst of a stroke like migraine I was able to remain calm. I was able to see Jesus surrounding me because I was communing with Him.
We have to remember, eh-hum yours truly, to stay connected to Him every second of every day no matter the circumstance. Scripture tells us that the world is going crazy. Our connection is not a smart phone but a smart Jesus. We need Him to fill us every single day all day long. It's the only real connection we have.
"Get down on your knees before the Master; it's the only way you'll get on your feet"-James 4:10
