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Early on July 7, 2021 the day of my cataract surgery finally came. I was very excited about getting it finished so that my eyes could see properly. But that morning it almost didn’t happen.

There was a form my doctor needed to fax the surgeon in order for the surgery to take place. Without it, the surgery could not be done. The Friday before I confirmed the doctor had sent it to them.

Then the nurse came to get me that morning, and asked for my form!!!

I explained that the paperwork was already sent, but she said they hadn’t received anything.

I sat down in a chair with my mother as she went to check. Suddenly all of my hopes for that day were shattered.

And I got very angry

When I’m angry I don’t start screaming. Instead I’ll get really quiet, and allow bitterness to fill my heart.

My anger was focused on the doctor who didn’t send the paperwork (when he said he did). And complained about after waiting so long for relief, will have to wait longer.

Thats when a nurse interrupted my pity-party to say they found my paperwork!

Less than two hours later I was home

Part of me was really ashamed about how I’d acted when the paperwork wasn’t found. We all know what it’s like for just one bad thing to ruin our day. But most of the time if we are faithful God will work things out.

So it’s okay to be momentarily annoyed

But we control our anger since God is still in control