Trials...?

It feels like our enemy, Satan, is really getting our spirits down for the approaching Holy Days, which starts with Passover in 2 weeks. After an afternoon nap on Saturday, I woke up with just a slight headache. I thought it would just go away, and tried drinking water, eating a bit... maybe it is just a dehydration headache or hunger. However, it kept on until we were at my parents-in-laws place to visit for the Sabbath. It was getting worse that I had to take something for it so I can enjoy visiting and be able to witness Sabrina's baptism that evening. Unfortunately, it didn't go away and I had to miss Sabrina's baptism :(. I was in bed resting, 'cause I feel ready to puke if I tried moving around. After a few hours of resting, I needed to get up since we needed to go home. And I did throw up when I got up. I hate getting headaches. Headaches for me always lead to throwing up.

Is it just me or is there a force behind from discouraging/hindering me to be able to attend any "spiritual gathering" right now. First the Sabbath service. Jason was going to give his first sermonette, and from what I heard was excellent. And then Dad his first full sermon, which was very good too. Lastly, Sabrina's baptism -- all in one day! I am so bummed. Well, it is not unusal and new to me that on times especially nearing Holy Days, Satan gets very active in discouraging and stressing out God's people with trials, from preparing for the Holy Day festivals (Passover, and Days of Unleavened Bread is the HD's coming up). Well, I guess he managed to put a roadblock for us from being able to attend church today and for me, Sabrina's baptism, but he definitely hasn't dampen my spirit. Let's just help in keep praying for one another, for their trials, especially in fighting off the enemy so we can keep God's Holy Days peacefully and meaningfully, feeling renewed and rejuvenated.

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MeRyL said:

yes, it is true. things happen like that when the Holy Days come. im sorry to hear about your headache. Let's keep praying for each other as the Spring Festivals approach.

Congratulations to Sabrina for her baptism!

that is a very good news! and also to Jason and uncle Donn for giving messages! smilies/grin.gif

April 06, 2008 | url

Kelley said:

Laurie, I'm so sorry about your headache yesterday. I hate bad headaches like that. I hope you are feeling better today. Like you said before, it always seems like we receive more trials around the spring holy days. It's inspiring though how you don't let it get you down. I hope you have a nice rest of your weekend.

April 06, 2008

Phou said:

oh no...it seems like you and I are on the same boat when it comes to headache. Being disoriented and throwing up are horrible. I can totally relates to what you are going through. I hope you feel better today.

April 06, 2008

chiye said:

oh i'm so sorry to hear that you've had a really bad headache... i totally can empathize with the trials that you are facing right now... it's just in a different orientation.. lately my energy is just at an all-time low and i'm just too lazy to even get up and clean or even eat! LOL

but as i said, it is a passing cloud and i am trying my very best to be in the spiritual mind-frame as i should.

always remember you all and the brethren are in my prayers, knowing that we are all in the same boat.

love you, hope you get better soon...

~chiye

p.s.

please extend my happiness and congratulations to sabrina!~ welcome to the family!

April 06, 2008 | url

Kimmy said:

When you mentioned that you had a headache, I was wandering if you were going tomention get sick shortly after. I remember you told me you get sick when you get headaches. I'm definately not jealous of you and your headaches. But I do hope you're feeling better now.
Hopefully, all your trials were thrown all together in one day, and you won't have any more major trials between now and the Holy Days.
Luckly, Rob and I haven't had any major trials lately. But I'm praying it stays that way too

Hope things are starting to look up for you.

April 07, 2008

lorna said:

Feeling ok still? Rather than comment at your post after reading your physical discomforts, I thought of calling you instead. But I was surprised nobody was answering your phone until you returned call. I was happy that you were already feeling better because you did go out that day. Well anyway, I believe that was just a result of the many stresses you had during that week and the previous nights were you stayed up so very late watching movies at home. Hope you could find time to get enough rest and sleep so that your body will get back to normal again.
Your pictures with Jeb at Illinois was very nice. I'm happy you did find time to be all by yourselves without the kids for a while. You really need a break and THANKS for kelley's generous offer to watch the kids for you. When we visit you there next month,God willing, we'll gladly take care of Aubrey and Jordan so you can also be free to do some other things you wanted to do.
Looking forward to see you all then.

April 08, 2008 | url