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Physical suffering- it really does bring you closer to God

All my life I have worked my tail off to make my physical shortcomings not apparent to the rest of the world. I have always hobbled, I have a huge head, and have been in a tremendous amount of pain, but until this year nobody has been aware of the extent of it. Earlier this year my pain became very different than it’s ever been, but to know that others care makes it more bearable. It’s pretty weird having to be open with medical professionals on a regular basis about your pain levels and to rest throughout the day because you’ve stood too much. All that being said, I am thankful to be alive and to have care in the first place. Phenomenal care at that! Most of all I am thankful that in an odd way this physical pain I am in has brought me closer to God than ever before. Thanks be to Him for that!