Well, life has been interesting. At the end of February a blood test showed I have stage three kidney disease and a cyst on one kidney. The doctor isn’t concerned since my other blood work looked good and the kidney problems may be age related (sigh) or genetics.

A few weeks ago, I went to the doctor to find out why my hip kept hurting. An X-ray was taken, and the doctor thought I might have avascular necrosis (hip bone not getting enough blood and dying). An MRI was ordered which thankfully showed the hip bone was fine. However it did reveal the area in question is a tumor about the size of a tennis ball that sits next to one of the bigger arteries in my hip/leg area.

My next stop was a meeting with a surgeon who reviewed the information and is concerned that removing the tumor doesn’t look easy. Therefore, I have another MRI (this one with contrast) scheduled this weekend to make sure the tumor is self-contained, not spreading, or connected to arteries, muscles, tendons, or other tissues. After results are reviewed, we will see what needs to be done next.

Life is painful, isn’t it? My problems are very minor to what others suffer every day. Your list of issues may make mine look like a walk in the park on a beautiful day. We all go through times of difficulties and comforting verses abound to help bring comfort. God can do anything. He can heal, restore, and nothing is impossible for Him.

I don’t know what’s next on my journey, yet one verse keeps whispering in my soul to walk worthy of the calling I have received. I can list several things I believe encompass my calling — child of God, author, wife, mom, friend, etc.. However, I believe the verse is a reminder to make sure I’m faithful to walk in a way that honors God – even if the way gets very difficult.

We all have problems and trials, yet whatever we are going through, and whatever may come, may we walk (lead a life) worthy of the [divine] calling to which we have been called [with behavior that is a credit to the summons to God’s service. Walking in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him, and desiring to please Him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work and steadily growing and increasing in and by the knowledge of God [with fuller, deeper, and clearer insight, acquaintance, and recognition] (Ephesians 4:1, Colossians 1:10, AMPC).

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