Thursday, April 8, 2010

Fight Fight Fight!

"Look at the stone cutter hammering away at his rock, perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred-and-first blow it will split in two, and I know it was not the last blow that did it, but all that had gone before." Jacob A. Riis

Well, I'm getting SOME of my fight back. I can't get too riled up or I about fall over. But I read this and thought, can you imagine the people who gave up at 99? Or even 100? Only one more smack with that hammer and their nemesis would have fallen. I couldn't live with myself. So I guess I have to just keep swinging.

Thank God He gave me a fighting spirit, because humanly, I would have been done with this battle loooooong ago. But it's like God inside me saying, "You can do this. I know it's tough. I know you don't like it. I also know you believe that everything you're going through is for a reason, and will somehow work together for your good. I love you my precious daughter, and I will never leave you or forsake you. Hang in there...better days ARE coming. You can DO this!!"

And so I do. I keep putting one foot in front of the other. If I fall I will get up. If I stumble I will brush off my knee. If I trip I will remove my obstacle. When I cry I will dry my tears. I will NOT be beaten by a disease. I will NOT give up. I will NOT give in. IT will NOT win.

5 comments:

Jenxr77 said...

Way to go Kerri! You are strong. I am happy to hear you are starting to feel a bit better too...here's to a happy weekend...day by day.
jen

Anonymous said...

Keep on fighting! We'll be in your corner :) Glad your spirits are looking up!

DaShannon said...

hi Kerri, i found you through thesitsgirls.com hope your journey gets easier and glad to hear that blogging is helping~

Sarah said...

Your attitude is totally inspiring!

Pam said...

Way to GO Girl!
"We Are Weak, Jesus IS Strong . . ." And He loves us.
Romans 8:26-39
"Life is tough but God is good and God is faithful."
Praying for you...
praying that your bruises go away before Tuesday...Love you
oh and the cow...very cute, when are you going to post a picture?

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