I have been suffering in silence for more than two months. Kathleen was still in hospital when it started. I guess when I was going to the hospital every day, I had no time to worry about it.
The itching got worse after Kathleen went to be with Jesus. Or rather. It came into sharper focus. I started using ointments, creams, and medicated powders. At first it seemed to work. Then it did not. I did not sleep well. I was afraid I would scratch the skin and make it worse.
What do we do when we are sick? We pray, of course. And we go to the doctor. Do I not know that I should let the doctor look at me? I do. I know one of the best dermatologists in the hospital. Why did I not go to see a doctor? I just thought I could fix it myself.
And then I could not stand it anymore. When I took my mother to a clinic, I asked the doctor to look at me after her consultation.
The doctor looked my skin told me that I had an allergy. I also had an infection from scratching. He gave me pills and a cream. After I started taking the medicine, my skin got better.
I knew I should see the doctor to help me with my skin problem. I stubbornly refused to do so against my better judgement. When I did, the skin problem got addressed and it started to heal.
I have not attended church services for a long time. Do I not know that I need to go to church for corporate worship? I do. Do I know that I need to have fellowship with other believers? I do. Have I gone? No.
I have tried to go to church many Sundays. I have ended up staying at home. I will go back to church.
Two lessons I would like to share. One, if there is a problem, acknowledge it and do something about it. Two, when you know what is right, do it. Delay not.
May you never have many problems. And when you do, you can address them and fix them quickly.
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