2 Corinthians 12:10
Like many other people, I don't like admitting my weaknesses. I know they are there, but I don't want anyone to know about them. This post is about a physical weakness that I experienced today. I ask that you please pray for my body and that I would know that God is strong even in my weakness.
This morning, I woke up with extreme abdominal pain. Since Saturday, I have been taking my typhoid vaccination pills every other night. The first time I took it, I felt a bit sick the next day, but I didn't worry too much about it. After the second pill, I felt fine. Yesterday I took the third pill. While I'm not sure if my pain this morning was a result of the medicine, I am inclined to say that it was a factor. At first, I thought the pain would go away, but it continued to get worse. I felt that if I could stand up, I would be able to walk to the bathroom, and so I did. Unfortunately, the pain was so intense that I fell over/passed out in the bathroom. Eventually I made it back to my room, where I was helped by my amazing roommate and always-on-call mom (Thanks, God, for blessing me with people who care!). After about 20-30 minutes, the pain began to subside.
I still have a few lingering ailments, such as bruises, but they are insignificant. I plan on taking it easy for the rest of the day. I don't remember too much about the whole incident, partly because it was so early in the morning and partly because I was in such pain that my memory was a bit affected. I do remember praying and trying to quote scripture. Even in the midst of feeling physically weak, I know that God is my ultimate strength.
I have one more pill to take on Friday. Please pray that there would be no adverse effects. In addition, pray that I would be in good health now and through the summer. I do not want my weaknesses to prevent me from doing God's work where He is sending me. Thanks for reading!
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