On a seesaw

It has been awhile since I was on a real seesaw. But I remember the feeling of trying to get it to balance. Sometimes I think my life is like that these days; I mean regarding illness. I believe the trick is to somehow hit a balance between ignoring an disease, (which is denial), and getting so wrapped up in it that it becomes our main focus, (which is obsession). There is the medical routine, the exercise, even participation in research, but it can't be allowed to take over our spirit. There is too much left to 'get wrapped up in.' I notice especially in these Spring days the golds, reds, whites and pinks of God's nature all around. I enjoy the sounds of nature and of my favorite music. The caring of friends continually touches me deeply. The love of God continues to overwhelm me. (If I have to go overboard, that would be the place to start.)

Remember the hard landing when the person on one end of the seesaw jumped off too soon? Balance is a good thing, but hard to maintain. Fortunately, belonging to Christ, we know who is balancing the other side of the board...and he won't let us down.