Be The Hands And Feet

Just wanted to share a blog with anyone who hasn't seen this yet. It's called Be The Hands And Feet. From what I understand, this ministry was started by a girl when she was 18 or so (I might be making that up), and they take care of orphans in Uganda. I love reading their stories. Some are very sad, but it is so eye-opening (heart-opening). Anyone want to go with me one day??? haha.
Also, there is another blog called Sarah's Covenant Homes (or something like that, you can look it up on my page). This ministry is in India. They have so many kids in their home with such a variety of developmental and medical issues. I think a lot of the kids are left abandoned because of their conditions. The writer of the blog (and I assume she is the creator of the ministry), is not a medical professional, but she, along with all of the others in the ministry, is able to give the kids the care they need at home, and they are able to take the kids to the doctors and specialists they need. I guess they raise money through the blog and through other means to pay for the surgeries that the kids need. It's awesome.
I am inspired by these women who dedicate their lives to serve these people in other, remote places.
I have heard that miracles are more present in places like these, where there may be less distraction and more reliance on God for all needs. I want to see that!! I always believe that God can do and heal ANYTHING and make seemingly impossible things become possible. I know He does that here, too, but I wonder if a whole new perspective would be gained in somewhere like Uganda or India.

Iron

Over the last few months, I've been so tired. I have slacked on exercising, and I have not been doing as much stuff after work as I usually do. Mainly, I've been working and taking naps. I didn't know what the problem was. I was hoping that I didn't just all of a sudden become a lazy person! Sometimes, I'd drive home from work and think that I really need to exercise that day... at least go for a walk. And then, I'd see someone on the street walking, and I would just think, whew I couldn't even do THAT right now. I felt like my legs were weak just thinking about walking. How crazy! That just didn't seem like me. Earlier this year I was running semi-regularly, to get ready for a long race, so I was staying pretty active. Now, I couldn't even THINK about even taking a walk.
So, I felt like I should set up a doctors appointment, but I just kept putting it off. I don't like medicine and I don't necessarily like going to the doctor.
Well, eventually, I set up that doctors appointment, which was yesterday.
3 hours after I walk into the office, I leave, with one prescription for every hour I was there!
Turns out that I do have a low blood count, anemia, so I need to take an iron supplement and change my diet. I'm glad it can be treated like that, but to be honest, I don't like having to think so much about my diet. I don't eat terribly as it is, though I could use some adjusting. I don't eat much fried food, maybe once/week, and I try to limit myself on snacks and sweets and stuff like that... but I do love sweets. But, I guess I don't eat enough of the RIGHT stuff, like vegetables and meats, etc. Now, I'm going to need to really concentrate on getting enough greens and meats into my diet I guess, if I want to have any energy.
Anyway, I also needed an antibiotic for a small infection, and the doctor thinks I have a hormone imbalance, so she prescribed a birth-control pill to control that. I didn't really understand all of that, but I'm thinking it will help my 'monthly happenings' to be a little less achy, so I'm ok with that!
So... I guess I was due for a doctors appointment. I am glad to finally have something to try to get my energy back. I HATE feeling so tired. I feel so lazy. So, hopefully with this Iron, and then with the other meds, I'll start feeling like new! If not, she'll check my thyroid in a few months... but I'm counting on all of this new 'stuff' to work!
Oh, she also recommended a specific soap for my face. I'm not gonna lie, I didn't not come out of that doctors appointment with a very good self-image. First, she tells me that I am pale (probably due to the anemia), and then she points out the darker color of the hair on my arms and says that's due to a little hormone imbalance, AND she keeps asking me about acne... thanks, lady!? Haha. Just kidding, she was pretty nice and I'm glad she was willing to help me with taking care of all my issues!
Now, I'm hoping that Iron kicks in before Saturday - I've got a MUD RUN to do!