I have a case of blood aversion. When I see it or it is described too graphically in word or written text I get a little on the faintish side. I was not always this way. I used to have the strongest stomach and head of the bunch. I was going to be a police officer and so I did my internship with a crime lab. I saw all sorts of not-so-pleasant things there. Did not make my tummy do even one somersault. That all ended when I went through my first pregnancy. After that I can't look at it or I see stars. Even the blood off a rare steak can make me go light headed. Not good. So, this back story is leading up to God's Hand in my life today. My youngest awoke from her nap and was talking to herself so I finished my run before I went to fetch her. I got off the treadmill and was about to go get her when I hear her SCREAMING. I hurry in and she has blood on both hands, arms, on the crib bars and in her bed. I should have fallen over. The Lord stepped in and kept my head cool. I took her out, checked her over, found the problem and cleaned her up. She had cracked her mouth on the side of the crib and her lip and upper gums were bleeding. She was fine after that and has been eating and drinking just fine. It seems she will have no ill effects from her face plant into the crib but I am so grateful I did not let her down. The Lord strengthens me when I am alone so that I can deal with such problems (what mom doesn't deal with blood all the time?) on my own. When someone else is there to take over my legs go all jiggly and I see stars. I know the Lord takes over when I can't do it myself. He is always present when I need Him.
God Loves You!
Heather
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