Tomorrow is the beginning of a new chapter..

Tomorrow.....Sometimes we take tomorrow for granted. Not really appreciating that we are not promised it.

As I began to prepare for my surgery, I tried to stay in constant prayer. I tried to keep reminding myself that all things work together for the good of those who love the Lord. I tried listening the gospel radio station, but nothing really calmed my spirit.

Perhaps that's because the day started so crazy. It began with the discovery that my brand new laptop refused to work. Talk about stressed!!! Then struggling with customer support to explain, I didn't break it and it was their job to fix... When it comes to things I pay good money for, I require good service. But anyway, after three hours of transferring and listening to the mind-blogging on-hold music, my computer was fixed. I thought after that I would gain some sense of relieve. But that relieve never came....

All I could then think about was that three hours of my precious day were gone, and I still had to wash, pack, clean my house and car, go to Walmart, and get to my grandparents house before dark, and it was already 4:00.

It wasn't until I finally arrived at my grandparents house at 9:30pm and opened a card from my mother that I felt calm.

The Maya Angelou card beautifully stated " While everything around you is changing, you are also changing. Trust your new self to adapt in all the things you do. Remember, all that you are experiencing has been to prepare you to live in confidence, to fill the space only you can fill. You will shine through this time."

I thank God everyday for my mother, but no more than I did right at that moment. I believe with all my heart that God places people, and situations around you to encourage, strengthen, and sustain you.