Suddenly, a perfect family isn't what I crave. Healthy relationships aren't the pinnacle of my existence. And for that matter, a whole body isn't even all that important either.

Why? Because all of these things are temporary, very temporary. Parents aren't eternal. In-laws aren't either. Neither are children (particularly the ones that misbehave). Unfortunately neither is my wife. But my job isn't eternal either. And neither are allergies, or achy shoulders, wrists, and other joints. My house isn't eternal, or my car, my yard, or even my cat.

There are many things that aren't eternal, and therefore are of limited importance, if any importance at all. My body isn't eternal, and neither is yours! That means MELAS isn't eternal, neither is MS, or Lupus, cancer, Ciari, Alzheimers, fibromyalgia, Crohns, or (fill in the blank). This is good news, right?

It seems the worst can happen to me in this life, and yet God's goodness remains intact. God doesn't have to cater to my momentary whims to be considered good. If I'm stuck looking at what is seen (relationships, health, weath, etc.), my focus is misplaced, and I could overlook the real blessings.

Lord, thank you for your words of encouragement. You are faithful, and know what I need to hear when I need to hear it. In Jesus' name......