Today's verse that I received in my e-mail was:

"It is good for me that I have been afflicted,
That I may learn Your statutes." Psalm 119:71

Sure makes me think!

As hard as this past month has been, I know that the Lord has a purpose in it. Even though I don't know what it is, I become more convinced of this every day. He has caused me to literally just stop, slow down, and think. I find myself listening more, speaking less, and pondering what I say before I say it.

As I continue physical therapy my overall pain level continues to decrease--a huge blessing. Tuesday I went and got a pair of compression stockings/socks. When I am wearing it with my brace, I can actually fit my foot into one of my regular shoes. For two days this week I was able to wear matching shoes to work. As small and insignificant a thing it is, it's nice not to have to wear mismatched sneakers and dress pants at the same time. The stocking/sock is nice because it compresses the leg on all sides and as a result, the pain and pressure feeling is distributed throughout my leg instead of gathering in my foot. I'm also walking better and tolerating longer distances (2 more praises!).

I met with my project adviser today after a month of not being able to really get to Eastman. It was a huge blessing as she was pleased with what I've been able to accomplish. Even though the injury has set me back, she seems optimistic about me being able to finish in the next month. Of course I am going to have to buckle down and spend most of my "free" time working on writing my paper. But it will sure pay off in January when I am done with my master's degree.

It has been a blessed day in many ways, and I'm praying that the caffeinated beverage I had at 7:30 doesn't keep me awake too late tonight!