FEARS and WORRIES

I have a very good life. Not a lot of worries or fears, but there is one thing that I have a problem with and that is dentist appointments. Because of a dentist appointment, my first year of college, my mom and I were in a four car collision,that left all four cars totalled. It was ugly and the lawsuits, as a result of the accident, remained active for the next seven years.

After that, I was even more hesitant to see the dentist, so, I didn't for many years. Fortunately, when I became a responsible adult and realized I needed to take care of my teeth, I got caught up on my dental and periodental care. I've tried through the years to remain vigilant with taking care of my teeth, but moving to a new town caused me to procrastinate and, thus, led me to some recent problems.

Because I believe strongly in prayer taking the place of worry, I prayed for guidance from God to lead me to the right dentist or periodontist. I was given a name and continued to pray as time led up to my first appointment. Because of my procrastination, I was in some pain, so this was complicated and painful, figuring out the exact problem. After the first appointment, and actually liking the periodontist, I felt like I was on the right path.

As the next appointment loomed near, I continued praying and routinely practicing my homecare , as the pain began to subside. Yesterday, I am so happy to report, I got caught up on my dental care. Not only did this wonderful periodontist take care of the cleaning, but assured me that no further, drastic measures were necessary. I had been possibly speculating that a wisdom tooth extraction or gum surgery were going to be recommended. Whew!! I am so thankful to not have to go through either one of those.

But, the most wonderful part of the appointment was when Dr. Garnett Brown started talking to me about his daughter and about her future plans. I chimed in about praying for our children being the most important thing we can do for them. Well, he began to share with me several incidences where prayer has made huge differences in the lives of people he knows, including his patients and their teeth. I shared with him how prayer had removed a thorn from my husband, Mark's foot. And, to think that I had dreaded the appointment before. I was actually skipping down the steps after.

It's looking like the most beautiful day outside. I've already picked the most fragrant blooms from one of many of this particular tree in our yard. I'm gonna look it up to see just what tree produces these beautiful, aromatic blooms that hang down like lilacs from the tops of the trees. I hope you have a wonderful day, and remember Philippians 4:6, which states, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God". luv,Susan