Update on health.

Well I have not written much about my health recently , so I thought I would update you all.
I have ove the past four weeks had serious problems with my left eye. It optic neuritus and I have pain aswell as vision loss.
I have been in and out of eye clinics having the same tests over and over again.. Oh well atleast my eyes have had a good MOT!
Looks like I am going to have to have a 3 day course of steroids as vision and pain have got worse rather than better. Steroids do help greatly but I gave it a little more time than usual to see if I improved by myself, but alas it did not.

I am quite relaxed about it all, whats the point in getting upset and anxious about it. God has seen me through it all and continues to be with me.
Its all in Gods plan. :)

Meet Bob the red clawed crab.

The wonders of Gods creation never ceases to amaze me.

We enjoy keeping fish. We have one tropical tank that has one red clawed crab and a few neon tetra and one large cold water tank with four goldfish in we rescued from our pond during the winter. They would of died as the pond froze completely.(we had a very cold winter)
The crab I have nicknamed Bob, do not ask me why but it suits him. He doesn't do much and is a shy creature, but he kept still enough for me to take a picture.

Here he is.

He is quite small no more than the length of my little finger but he is quite handsome.
I find fish and the contents of a fish tank quite restful to watch.

Quiet here but pop by my other blog.

I have been very quiet on this blog, but I am still around.
I have been busy creating in my spare time, pop over to my other blog and have a peek if interested.

I am starting a painting journal, and see how my heAlth alters my art. Should be interesting to look back on.

Filled with Joy and peace.

I am still not well , I am unsure if I will return to a better state of health, but this has been such a positive experience for me.

I have never experienced such Joy and peace before. The Lord is so good! and I cannot put into words how thankful I am.

My exhaustion levels are at a all time high , my pain levels are high, my mobility is very limited but I am contented and at peace about it all.

Maybe it is acceptance about my situation. I have not given up I am just going with the tide rather than struggling and fighting against it all the time.
I still have lots of trials ahead of me but God is with me and knows all my needs.
How awesome is that?

A few verses that say it all

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

2 Thessalonians 3:16

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

My Ark

A while back we had a visiting preacher. He covered many things but one thing that stuck in my mind is that he asked if we had an ARK that we can shelter in when life is stormy. By 'Ark', he meant favourite Scriptures.

I have several.

Job Chapter 23 verse 10
But He knows the way that I take;
When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold


1 Chronicles 16:11
Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His face continually.

Our Church Motto text for this year is.

Proverbs 16:9
A man’s heart plans his way,
But the LORD directs his steps.


Another place I like to hide in is this Hymn

"My Hope is Built on Nothing Less"
by Edward Mote, 1797-1874

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name.

When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.

His oath, His covenant, His blood
Support me in the whelming flood;
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my hope and stay.

When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found;
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.

Refrain:
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.

They all have a theme. Gods strength and guidance.

MS effects me mentally as well as physically and my strength fails me all the time but God never fails me nor forsakes me. He gives me peace and comfort throughout the most turbulant of times.

Having an Ark to take shelter in is so vital for me, do you have an ARK?

It has been awhile...

Wow it has been months since I last posted.

I just wanted to say that I am OK, up-and-down health-wise but still smiling.
God is so good and loving and helps me through the rollercoaster of life. If I did not have God in my life I feel I would be bitter and twisted about my MS. God enables me to look up to Him, and leaving my troubles/burdens at His feet is a mighty privilege.

I have been crafting and have posted a few things on my other blog:
Clare Cards

I will be posting more things I have made soon. I have lacked inspiration to create recently and my hands do not always do what the brain asks them to do so that makes crafting difficult at times.

I do love this time of year the colours are beautiful, what an AWESOME Creator we have.
I do love the short daylight hours as I can shut out the gloomy days and snuggle up in my favourite chair with some warm lighting and the dog!

I do love my family so much, they are so supportive, even on my grouchy days!
Most of all I love Jesus Christ and all that He has done for me, what a Saviour I have...

What do you love?

Kitchen Meme- feel free to join in

Kitchen meme

1. Do you have magnets on your fridge?

Yes, allmost of them are humorous..


2. Do you have a calendar in your kitchen, if so, what’s the theme of it?

Its a rat themed calender. Yes I said rats as they are wonderful pets!

3. What is your favorite kitchen gadget?

At the moment its mt slow cooker, what a wonderful invention!

4. Are you lucky enough to have a pantry of some kind?


No, I would love one as I lack storage space.

5.What is your favorite appliance?


My slow cooker, electric wok and coffee maker.

6. Do you have an eat in kitchen (table in it)?

No room in the kitchen. We have a table that has pull out sides in our lounge/diner

7. Do you have a bread box?

No.

8. Do you have a picture of your kids on the fridge?

One picture that has been made into a fridge magnet of my son swimming with dolphins.

9. Do you ever cook breakfast in your jammies?

I do not cook but nearly always make breakfast in my jammies.

10. Do you have a favorite cookbook that you use?

TO many to list , I just love cookbooks..

11. Are you lucky enough to have recipes that were passed down from your mom or grandma?

No, but my mum has shared many with me.

12. What’s your favorite food?

You have to pick a favourite! Yikes... Ermm chinese food.

13. What’s your favorite thing to cook?

Stir fry.

14. Is your coffee pot electric or stove top?

I love my coffee, I have an electric and a stove pot, infact I am enjoying some fresh coffee right now.

15. Do you ever make your own bread?

When we have guests I make bread rolls occasionally.

16. Name one thing that you have hanging on your wall in your kitchen:

A pale wooden clock.

17. Is there a clock in your kitchen?

Yes, I have clocks in every room.

18. Do you have a bowl of fruit sitting on your table or counter?

Yes I adore fruit and plums are in season at moment yummy!

19. What type of canisters do you have?

Only use two, one for rice and another for teabags.

20. Does your kitchen have a theme?

Pale and unintersting- Is that a theme?

21. What’s for supper tonight?
Sweet and sour chicken and vegetable Korma (we have a guest for tea so I like to do two dished :))

22. Do you have enough cabinet space?

Not at all, but I manage. I think what ever size I had I would want more lol..

23. Does your family use paper plates?

Only on picnics.

24. Do you have a good set of china?

I have a white set we got for our wedding, but its slowly shrinking and have added other white plates etc to keep the numbers up.


25. Do you wear an apron to work in your kitchen?

I have one but I dont. I always forget lol. Unless I have a baking day then I do.

26. Name one thing, if anything, that you would like to change about your kitchen.

Its very old and tired , so I would change it all.