Much to muse about these days, my friends. Testing and transitions and testimonies all wrapped together! I’ll share over several posts to not take too much of our time at once. Hold on and follow me as I learn to follow Jesus.

The morning that I needed to pick up my husband, John from Syracuse airport, was a challenge. My annual physical was at 8:30. I jumped out of bed earlier than usual, rushed around, and found something quick to grab for breakfast on the run. My routine exercise went by the wayside as I rushed out to get to the doctor on time.

In my head, I can hear John saying, “Don’t be late!” I can get tense just relating this tale. Lo and behold, my blood pressure was in the 170s, higher than it had ever been. This set off alarms through the staff. Doc had her staff schedule me a kidney ultrasound ASAP. Come back in 2 weeks, take blood pressure twice a day, and report back. That was the end of my routine physical, and I still needed to “fly” to Syracuse to catch John’s return flight from Los Angeles.

My blood pressure log shows low pressures with only one in the 130s. My return appointment, Doc said my log was good, but my kidneys show damage from high BP. She completed the exam and said the oil I’ve been putting in my ears is working. Now I need earwax removal drops. Yes, I’m due for tetanus booster, and the nurse gave me one. I walked out of that office with a full report on the visit, a prescription for Lisinopril, a mammogram order, a blood test order, and instructions for using Debrox drops.

Let’s take a breath! Stop, drop, and find where Jesus is! I am seeing the effects of the burden of fears I have spent years under. I am well on my way to fully trusting Jesus, living in the peace that comes when I surrender. This evidence of 6 decades on this earth is not inevitable. I believe in a Savior that is more than enough, not just “You’ve got to expect these things as your body ages.” I will follow my doctor’s orders and see what happens in the near future. Whatever develops, I trust my Father in heaven, who holds me in His hands, and will use it all for His glory.