"Yes" or "No"

"I never lead you to do something without equipping you for the task."-Sarah Young (Jesus Calling).
In the past, when I was in my prime both physically and mentally, I was one of those folks who said "Yes" to nearly everything I was asked to do if it had merit in my estimation. It was easy back then. The task of meeting the needs of family became pretty routine, my health was good, my energy level high and there was usually energy left over for participation in life outside the home as well.
With age and its accompanying changes it became easier to say "No" on occasion. Out of necessity I became a better steward of self.
Now, as I face the challenge of accepting the job of having cancer, I realize that I still have the option of saying "Yes" or "No", and I am choosing "Yes".
With the promise of the above quote I can go forward knowing that I have already been equipped for the task. I have a stellar team, both personal and professional, to help me here on earth and with God as my Great Physician, I can be assured of doing the job well.
Yet while answering "Yes" to my present challenge, I am aware that there will be the occasional "No" along the way. I will say "No" to discouragement, and to discomfort , and to ignorance and defeat, even though it's no easy task when the body is depleted.
Today I feel depleted, but it will not always be today. I am slowly learning the rhythms of this dance and I know that the tempo of the dance changes regularly with the music.
Tomorrow there will be a new melody.

"Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve my life."-Psalm 138:7.

"O what blessedness accompanies devotion,
When under all the trials that weary me,
The fears that disturb me,
The infirmities that oppress me,
I can come to Thee in my need
And feel peace beyond understanding!"-The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions.

On the health front:
Blood draw early this morning to determine whether or not I'll need more Neupogen before my next chemo infusion.
I'm ready for a nap.