Angels, Rest, and Passing the Test! A Bell’s Palsy Recovery Journal – Days 34–35

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Encamped by Angels: The Unseen Support Around Us

Babes reminded me during devotion that God’s angels encamp around us—especially when we go through tough times. In every situation and in every place, His angels surround us. That thought brought me so much comfort.

Have you ever stopped to think about the unseen presence of angels—your heavenly escorts, your spiritual bodyguards, quietly surrounding you as you walk through life’s challenges? When the journey feels lonely or painful, remembering that heaven is actively engaged on your behalf can shift your entire perspective.

I went to the office around 12 p.m. There were fewer people there, so I interacted a bit but kept my talking minimal. I listened to some of my coursework while I cleaned and organized my desk. I’ve had this lingering neck pain for a while—it feels like a stiff neck, but with a deeper ache running along the path behind my ear. I used the jade roller and did some gentle massages, and Den helped by putting in my eye drops.

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When Your Body Says Slow Down

I felt so exhausted, like I truly needed rest. It may be from the change in routine—it has been almost two months of going slow. I’m still working and doing my best, but it’s not the usual me.

Have you ever felt that way—functioning, but not at full capacity? Like your body and spirit are asking you to slow down, but your responsibilities keep pulling you forward? Recovery has taught me that slowing down is not failure; sometimes, it’s obedience.

When I got home, I went to sleep. It took a while, but I finally slumbered and didn’t wake up until 2:30 a.m. I prayed and felt rejuvenated. Babes was still downstairs; he came up around 3:45 a.m. He told me he came up twice to check on me, but stayed downstairs to work because he didn’t want to wake me. That quiet love meant more than words.

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Faith in the Midnight Hours

I stayed up working on and submitting my MBA project. It was 6 a.m., and I was still at it. I felt several sharp jabs of pain in my ear, and my lips started twitching—reminders that my facial nerves are still healing and recalibrating after Bell’s Palsy. These sensations can be unsettling, but I’m learning to see them as signs that my body is responding and restoring. Still, I found myself thanking God for full recovery.

Sometimes the test isn’t in the big moments—it’s in the midnight hours, the tired body, the lingering pain, and the decision to keep going anyway. Passing the test, for me, is choosing faith over fear, gratitude over frustration, and hope over doubt.

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Love as Medicine

The next morning, I asked Babes what the plans were for the day.
He looked at me lovingly and said, “I want to love you more today, and I want to show you. That’s the plan.”

Is there someone in your life who brings that gentle reassurance when you feel weak, uncertain, or tired? Someone whose presence feels like peace? That kind of love is healing in itself.

I felt weak today. I made hot chocolate, Babes made bread with peanut butter, and then I went to rest. Babes cooked for us, and I allowed myself to simply receive.

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Small Visits, Big Joy

Vince and Salee came to visit again and brought ice cream, but I passed since there wasn’t a non-dairy option. Josiah and Angel (our puppy) are always a sight to behold. Angel’s nonstop barking and his running back and forth between the living and dining rooms never fail to make me smile. Sometimes laughter and simple joy are part of the healing process, too.

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Lessons from the Field

We went to another one of my son’s games—the team lost 3–1, but he played his best. I can see how his routine practices are helping him; on the field, he is agile, focused, and growing with each game.

It reminded me that life is about consistency and discipline. You may not win at the onset, but the lessons you are learning in the process are shaping your future victories. Being out with family felt so beautiful. These moments truly feel like remedies for recovery.

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Passing Life’s Test Together

Later in the evening, I shared briefly on our prayer platform. Everyone was so happy to see me. I told them how much their prayers have sustained me. Dr. Keyna Anderson Crawford, the main speaker for the evening, continued sharing from her book Life Is a Test. She gave such a powerful reminder about walking in humility and obedience, and about keeping our focus when we go through life’s tests—so that we emerge refined, not resentful. A muse read that will change your perspective about how you see and handle life’s challenges. 

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Your Turn 💬

Pause for a moment and reflect:

What does it look like for you to rest without guilt? Where might God be asking you to slow down so He can strengthen you? And can you sense His angels encamped around you—even in the quiet, painful, unseen moments?

Today, choose one small act of rest. It might be a nap, a walk, a quiet prayer, or simply saying no to something that can wait. Trust that rest is not wasted time—it is sacred preparation.

Remember, every test carries a lesson, every slow season carries purpose, and every unseen moment is still seen by God. You are surrounded, supported, and sustained.

💛 You are not walking this journey alone.

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Let’s keep creating a space for honesty, compassion, and hope—one moment, one prayer, one simple act of love at a time.