Greetings earthlings.
Happy Friday the 13th. I am sitting on the sofa with a bag of frozen peas bedecking my hideous cast. That's right, folks: Faith has broken her foot! The fifth metatarsal (pinky toe side) on my left foot is fractured. And unfortunately, I know no further details. The NHS here in England is great for the fact that I had no bill when I went to the Emergency room, but not so great for the fact that they didn't tell me anything about my fracture except just that: its broken and I will be in a cast for 6-8 weeks. Well, shucks. What a way to end my time in England, right?
Oh well. I have really been pressing into Jesus these past few weeks. I believe I have cried every single day since I broke my foot. This is a very trying time for me, though there are blessing sprinkled throughout for my family. I will share the blessings: My older brother, Ben, has gotten a new job that a)pays more and b)provides healthcare! My younger brother, Nathan, has received an RA job at UMHB. The scholarship will help pay for school! My sister-in-law, Mandi, is an amazing pastry chef and will be graduating a semester early with her degree! And my wonderful mum, Joan, is one of the strongest women I know. Life has been hard for my family in many ways, but seeing the way we have gotten through the past several months is an inspiration to me to get through the next few months as a cripple. The Lord is faithful!!! So incredibly faithful, and His provision is incredible for my family.
So, even though being on crutches is a pain in the bum and I can't do anything by myself, I still have to count my blessings, because they are so many and the Lord is so good. Diana has been patient and taking care of me, and I am getting better and better at these silly British crutches. Life is pretty good, all things considered. I have some wonderful friends here in the London program that have taken care of me every step of this injury and I am so thankful!
I am spending my last weekend in England in the lovely hamlet of Martlesham in Suffolk county with Bruce and Judy Leonard and my lovely friend Diana. The countryside of England is my favorite. Springtime here is cool and beautiful, with flowers and green grass and bunnies everywhere. I just love it. It is the perfect place to rest and enjoy my final days in England before my much awaited return to Texas. I feel rejuvenated and happy here in the country.
Well, there is a slight update on my life here in London. Sorry for the lack of updates lately. I will post again before I return to Texas. I can't wait to come home and see all my family and friends again!!! I am counting the days until April 20th!
Cheers my loves!
Faith
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