Infected Systems

Well that bit me on the behind! I distinctly remember a few weeks ago making the confident statement, "No, I didn't get the flu shot. I usually get a 24 hour bug (cold or flu) once or twice." As if to say, it's no big deal to get sick, my immune system is up to the job. Pssh! Maybe next year I'll get the flu shot.

Starting out Friday with a cold, turning definitely flu-like during a long Saturday in bed; still confident in my bodies ability to fight it off mind you. Then Sunday rolls around and things haven't gotten any better. Sunday was very long and I couldn't eat or walk much. By now symptoms were a sore and swollen throat, light headedness, lower backache, neck pains, enduring headache, and wounded confidence. Sunday night revealed a fever bout that prompted me to take Monday off and seek medical help. Thankfully, it fell on the perfect time or at least the perfect time for such a nasty experience.

My friend and neighbor had already taken that day off in advance and was eager to help me get to the doctors and back as well as run for supplies. On top of that this was one of the precious few weekends I did not have pressing obligations. If it had to happen...it had to happen this weekend, but it is strange to be thankful for what the Doctor thinks has become Strep-Throat.

At any rate it's true what the book says "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." -Romans 8:28 True getting sick is not "good", but it is also true that we will suffer in a suffering world. He did not promise His people a pain free life, only that things will work out for the best.