Despite having some unscheduled travel, sickness and surgery the past few months, today marks the 250th day of 2023 and the 250th consecutive day in which I’ve set down to read the daily readings in the Father Mike Schmitz, the Bible in a Year reading plan.
There have been a few challenges thrown at me that could have derailed my efforts, but I’ve found a way to keep up with my daily readings.
Back in early May both my wife and I came down with Covid. While our symptoms were similar to the flu, I developed a deep chest cough and infection which eventually led to a bi-lateral inguinal hernia.
Then before I could actually have the surgery, I had to fly to Texas unexpectedly to visit with my Dad who was hospitalized after a heart attack. Needless to say, I found plenty of time at the hospital to read and pray and my dad was blessed with a speedy recovery and back home after about a week in the hospital.
Three weeks ago I had my surgery to repair the hernia and was back home resting later that evening. Once again I found the daily readings and prayer to be most helpful in my recovery time.
I look forward to the next 115 daily readings and the completion of reading the entire Bible in the year 2023.
Until next time…
Fratus tuus in Christo,
Jerry
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