A Hassle That Led to A Blessing

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A Hassle That Led to A Blessing

It seemed like a hassle to me at first. I tried to use my Pro Air Asthma Inhaler, but it did not work. For some reason lately, Pro Air Abuterol inhalers are not dependable when they get down to the last 20 doses. I was supposed to have 12 left, but when I tried to…

jesusluvsall

January 17, 2020

2–3 minutes

So I called the pharmacy for a refill. It meant driving there between classes I teach in the late afternoon as in driving across town from where I teach.

When I got to the pharmacy, I noticed that she was the pharmacist. She is one of the young people from Vietnam that I helped when I had a group of young Vietnamese people that I helped. She graduated from the university in my city and went on to pharmacy school in a nearby city. She graduated and passed her tests and is now a registered pharmacist.

I felt SO PROUD of her. I know how hard she worked and to see her working as the pharmacist filled me with the pride of a dad watching his daughter succeed and achieve her dreams.

She even bought me some ice cream- Chocolate Ice Cream 🙂

Do you know who is thrilled when we achieve more than we thought we could? God. God loves us. He is heavenly father. When we depend on God and reach higher than we thought possible, he is cheering us on. God delights in his children. He empowers us through his Holy Spirit.

I am so thankful that Jesus called me to the work and ministry of helping refugees and immigrants because it gives me a whole new appreciation of what Jesus said in John 3:16:

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life”

Jesus has blessed me with sharing his love and the love of God the Father with people from many cultures.

For me caring about someone means caring about the whole person, so when they achieve their dreams and I could help in some small way, it is a huge blessing for me.

I am proud of all of the young Vietnamese people from that time. Yesterday was a wonderful reminder for me.

Thank you for reading. God Bless.

52 responses to “A Hassle That Led to A Blessing”

Mr.Holliman

January 17, 2020 at 12:41 pm

You are so much of a inspiration to me.

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Mrs.Holliman

January 17, 2020 at 12:47 pm

GOD is good and he works through all people. Your story is an i inspiration to me. I want to get out there and do more of GOD’S work. It is so amazing and a blessing that there are people out there that can help change people lives. Not just where they live but all over the world. GOD bless you and pray that GOD keeps working through you to help other people.

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jlp260

January 17, 2020 at 1:00 pm

You should feel proud – using your gifts to make a difference in someone’s life is a great blessing for both people.

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 17, 2020 at 4:53 pm
  
  Amen it is a wonderful blessing 🙂
  
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Jacquie A. Bradford

January 17, 2020 at 4:42 pm

What heavenly treasure! Blessings to you and your students Matthew ♥

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 17, 2020 at 4:52 pm
  
  Thank you little sister. Snowing here today. Is it snowing where you live?
  
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  1. Jacquie A. Bradford
    
    January 17, 2020 at 11:08 pm
    
    Not snowing, but there’s about 3-4″ left on the ground. Blessings ♥
gifted50

January 17, 2020 at 5:53 pm

How wonderful to see your work come to fruition, you are seeing your validation in your calling … really wonderful for you my brother. You have prompted me to do some research as to why the last doses may not work. I will have to speak to the resp therapists I work with then more research.

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 17, 2020 at 6:21 pm
  
  I keep the inhaler clean. I think it is just faulty product
  
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  1. gifted50
    
    January 17, 2020 at 6:24 pm
    
    Seems so. I am now very curious and will be asking patients as they come to the ER and get their take on the meds as well.
Lydia Potter

January 17, 2020 at 6:03 pm

Wow!
Ice cream!? 😉

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 17, 2020 at 6:19 pm
  
  ice cream is good 🙂
  
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  1. Lydia Potter
    
    January 17, 2020 at 6:20 pm
    
    It is good!
  2. jesusluvsall
    
    January 17, 2020 at 6:27 pm
    
    What is your favorite flavor?
  3. Lydia Potter
    
    January 17, 2020 at 6:29 pm
    
    Cookies n’ cream!
  4. jesusluvsall
    
    January 17, 2020 at 6:57 pm
    
    I miss cookies and cream. Celiacs means no more cookies
  5. Lydia Potter
    
    January 17, 2020 at 6:58 pm
    
    Same here…. it’s not dairy free.
  6. jesusluvsall
    
    January 17, 2020 at 7:02 pm
    
    Have tried almond milk yogurt? I like a blueberry one
  7. Lydia Potter
    
    January 18, 2020 at 12:03 am
    
    Hmmm No I haven’t… I use almond milk all the time though.
  8. jesusluvsall
    
    January 18, 2020 at 12:49 am
    
    I love it. I also like Almond Milk Chocolate milk 🙂
  9. Lydia Potter
    
    January 18, 2020 at 12:57 am
    
    Oooh nice!
DeborahMarie

January 18, 2020 at 12:37 am

That’s a great story! What a blessing to reconnect with a former student!

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 18, 2020 at 12:49 am
  
  It was a blessing. How are you?
  
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  1. DeborahMarie
    
    January 18, 2020 at 12:56 am
    
    I’m doing well! Are you near the Omaha area? I saw where they’re getting lots if snow!
  2. jesusluvsall
    
    January 18, 2020 at 1:16 am
    
    My city is one hour from Omaha
Dawn

January 18, 2020 at 12:58 am

What a blessing to see your friend in the pharmacy! That is a great achievement!

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 18, 2020 at 1:15 am
  
  It was a blessing. How are you little sister?
  
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  1. Dawn
    
    January 18, 2020 at 6:38 pm
    
    I’m great! Helping my mom out with a few more medical appointments before work resumes. Rheumatoid Arthritis is causing her problems and a prior hip replacement she had. How are you?
  2. jesusluvsall
    
    January 18, 2020 at 7:11 pm
    
    I am ok.
Precious One

January 18, 2020 at 2:48 am

Beautiful! ❤️

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 18, 2020 at 3:21 am
  
  Thank you ❤️
  How are you?
  
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  1. Precious One
    
    January 18, 2020 at 3:22 am
    
    You’re welcome.
    I’m doing good, meditating on the scripture “the just shall live by faith”…how are you big brother?
  2. jesusluvsall
    
    January 18, 2020 at 3:59 am
    
    I am ok
  3. Precious One
    
    January 18, 2020 at 4:02 am
    
    I know what ok means for me, “so-so”, is this the same for you?
  4. jesusluvsall
    
    January 18, 2020 at 4:08 am
    
    Yes. Good spiritually but physically is so so
  5. Precious One
    
    January 18, 2020 at 4:35 am
    
    Ah! I understand. By and by big brother, we will understand it better by and by 🤗🤗
  6. jesusluvsall
    
    January 18, 2020 at 4:53 am
    
    Yes even if it isn’t until heaven it is okay with me little sister. 🙂
  7. Precious One
    
    January 18, 2020 at 5:08 am
    
    It is well…
    Matthew (the just) shall live by faith.
    Lord, I ask that tonight, You would continue to wrap Matt in your arms. I pray Lord that You would continue to let Your grace be aboundingly sufficient in His life. I ask that You would grant Him relief from pain, aches and discomfort as He lays down and that He would be able to get a well rested sleep tonight. I ask Lord that You would reveal to him the best remedies to help him along from day to day and as his spiritual man is prospering, so would every other part of his life. Continue Lord to inspire him, to comfort him, to mold him, to teach him, to strengthen his feeble knees. Lift up his hung down head. Thank You for being his balm, his deliverer, his healer, his refuge, his fortress, his pillar, his strong tower, his wisdom – his all. Thank You that Your strength continues to be made perfect even when he feels weak. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Jenny Furse

January 18, 2020 at 4:50 am

John 3:16 has been my favorite scripture of the week. What a beautiful experience and blessing that you were able to witness that because of your efforts in leading others to Him ❤️

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 18, 2020 at 4:53 am
  
  It was a huge blessing; How are you?
  
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  1. Jenny Furse
    
    January 18, 2020 at 3:55 pm
    
    Blessed and grateful 🙏 Thank you for asking 😊
sheqoz.com

January 19, 2020 at 2:40 pm

How wonderful! May God continue to use you. It’s such a great feeling to help change someone’s life. ❤

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 19, 2020 at 4:08 pm
  
  It is a wonderful blessing. Thank you little sister 🙂
  
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herrychiccounsels

January 20, 2020 at 1:35 am

Wow. God just walked you right into the encouragement you needed – seeing that you are helping lives and they are making impacts as well. That is a blessing!💯

Keep being the graceful man that you are big bro. 🤗

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 20, 2020 at 2:14 am
  
  Yes he did 🙂
  
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  1. herrychiccounsels
    
    January 23, 2020 at 10:36 pm
    
    🤗🙂
Beverley

January 20, 2020 at 8:17 pm

This is great. It shows how much you care for your students and it is not just a job.

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  January 20, 2020 at 9:39 pm
  
  Thank you little sister 🙂
  
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A Hassle That Led to A Blessing- Part 2 – Jesusluvsall's Blog

January 21, 2020 at 8:50 am

[…] Last week I shared about a hassle of my asthma inhaler not working for the last doses causing me to go to the pharmacy. Because of that I was able to see a young woman from Vietnam, whom I had helped, working as a registered pharmacist. That was A Hassle That Led to a Blessing. […]

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TheCuriousPharmacist

March 12, 2020 at 3:18 am

As a fellow Vietnamese Pharmacist, I loved hearing this story. Curious to know if she explained why the inhaler was less dependable at lower dose counts.

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1. jesusluvsall
  
  March 12, 2020 at 3:28 am
  
  no she didn’t explain possibly because she is very new on her job
  
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TheCuriousPharmacist

March 12, 2020 at 3:41 am

The package insert should tell you how to take care of your inhaler to keep it working properly but if you are already doing those things, I would give the manufacturer a call to notify them. ProAir Inhaler is a medication that you want to work when you really need it :).

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