Some things of value to me

Some Things Of Value To Me-When this title dropped into my mind, I decided
that I should look up the meaning of the word "value", even though I was
pretty certain of the meaning. So I did and, to sum it up, it basically
means worth or importanceBy far, I value most God /Jesus/Holy Spirit and my relationship with Them.
Though, as mere humans, I am not sure that we are capable to value Them as
They deserve to be valued. For me, I believe that the way that I can show
the value that I place on God/Jesus/Holy Spirit is by putting them first in
everything. I fail at times but I do try to do this.

I also value all the people in my life that make a difference. I value the
nurses and the care and friendship that they give me. I value the kitchen
staff and how, when they know that I like what they are serving, make sure I
get plenty. I value the friends that spend time with me and take me places.
I value the ones who come and read to me. And I value the people that I
exchange e-mails with. Because communication is so difficult for me, it is
wonderful to have somebody that I can just chat with. Lastly, I value the
people who are praying for me. I know prayer is mighty important.

It may sound a bit odd but I value sleep. Too many nights, I have trouble
sleeping for whatever reason. Many days, I am trying to function on 2-3
hours sleep, if that. But, even when sleeping is not a problem for me, I
don't get an abundance of sleep. I am not usually tucked into bed until
close to 10:30. That is ok because, if I go to bed much earlier, I sleep a
bit but, then, am awake for the rest of the night. Sometime, the nurse comes
in to put things in the bathroom which usually wakes me up, though, most of
the time, not for long. Around 2, they come in to turn me over so I don't
get
sore. Sometimes I go right back to sleep but, other times, it takes some time.
Then, around 6 or a few minutes earlier, they come in to dress me for the
day. However, that was my request so I am not complaining. I do, however,
value those rare nights that I am able to get a good 6 hours of sleep.

I value time. At least, the quality time I have to spend with the Lord at
the beginning of each day. I can't imagine having to rush off to work, get
the kids off to school or whatever without first spending quite a bit of
quiet time with the Lord, reading the Bible and having fellowship with Him.
But, having said that, I  certainly don't value all the other long hours
that I have to fill up somehow.

I value solitude.  I suspect that I am becoming somewhat of a recluse or
hermit or something. The time that I feel most contented is when I am
reading the Bible on my computer and it is just God and me. I do enjoy
one-on-one conversations but groups of more that 2 or 3 often frustrate me.
Because of the difficulty in communication, I can't take part in most
conversations and I end up just feeling lonely.

I value the fact that I am cognitive and have a pretty sharp mind. I admit
that there are times, when everything is overwhelming me, that I wish that
could go into a coma until I am healed and not have to know or feel
anything. Most of the time, through, I do appreciate having a mind that
works even if my body doesn't. From time to time, people come in here who
are perfectly healthy in their bodies but their minds are shot. It is pretty
sad.

These are a few things that I value, or count of as of worth, in my current
situation.