Day 39: Contentment

Contentment

But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Philippians 4:10-11

Jon and I feel like we are living this verse. It’s so good to be back near home, though we are trying hard to keep in our minds that we are not home quite yet. We are experiencing care from people who have been waiting for us to get back near them. We truly feel like their care for us is flourishing, and we are so thankful!

Jon and I are learning to choose contentment when things aren’t exactly as we hope. It’s very easy to stay in the hospital for a few more days when we choose…