pa·tience –noun
(information taken from dictionary.com)

1.	the quality of being patient, as the bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune, or pain, without complaint, loss of temper, irritation, or the like.

2.	an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay: to have patience with a slow learner.

3.	quiet, steady perseverance; even-tempered care; diligence: to work with patience.

Is patience a noun or a verb?

Noun = person, place or thing...Verb = action word.

I have officially made patience a VERB until further notice. The past 10 days I have had to actively practice patience. Patience this week for me has been an 'action'. I have had to do it, have it, breathe it, live it. Why? My oldest was in a dirt bike accident and has 38 stitches in his leg. He is restless, he is tired of being still, he is tired of the aches and pains, the itching, and not being able to run and play like normal. He is irritable with his siblings. He is irritable with me. He is disappointed he can't play baseball.

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12

What have I learned... be thankful for Gods protection, it could have been MUCH worse... slowing down is good for a while... live for today... life is precious... take nothing for granted...