Wearing a smile

Last night I was in so much pain.

I don't even know why, other than simply I have Crohn's Disease.

I didn't eat anything bad.

I've been taking my medicine (mostly) oops!

And I hurt when I sit, lay down, or stand.

I simply hurt.

However, last night I said a prayer asking to be able to run the 5K this morning.

And guess what?

My prayer was answered!

I'm so thankful that I was able to run this morning.

No, I didn't run as fast as I hoped.

But I did run the whole way!
And I know that my pain will go away.
It always does.

I'm thankful for answered prayers.  And I know that my illness does not define me.  My strength and courage does.  And today I had courage to get out of bed, ignore my pain, and finish a 5K!

I am so thankful!