I am somewhat back on my feet again after being horribly sick with a crohn's flare up and with the flu - it really set me back a lot. For those of you who know about crohn's or colits, you know that a flare up on it's own is bad, but to add the flu on top of it, well let's just say it wasn't an experience i would wish on anyone! I'm still not fully back on my feet or fully on top of things from missing so much work last week, but i do have a good start on it all.
Things I have learned over the last week:
1. Even when things are so hectic, your body still needs a break for healing and refreshment.
2. It's ok to miss phone calls - people will call back!
3. Taking long moments for Silence is often when God can really get through to you.
4. Leaving the pile of work on the desk for when you get back, will still be there untouched just as you left it.
5. Having access to work email account and files from the internet at home is a good way to stay somewhat on top of things while out ill.
6. Some people are amazing at understanding what you are going through and will intentionally not bother you until you're back on your feet!
It's going to be a busy week - many meetings because camps start in 3 weeks. Finding out tomorrow if i'm really on top of everything or not is a little nerve wracking - i like to think i am on top of it all! People who claim that there's been a lack of communication on my part with camps stuff lately have a lesson to learn tomorrow that communication is 2 ways - i can't communicate with them unless they tell me what they need communicated back in the first place. I am glad that i am not in charge of teaching this lesson tomorrow (and hello, i've been sick for over a week - of course there will be no communication from me for the most part).
God is still teaching me patience and teaching me that unexpected occurences can turn out to be a long term blessing!