I'm back (mom)

March 31, 2010

I am back – well almost back. After 5 days in the hospital they sprung me to the care of Kent and Debra and so far they are doing a great job. As you all know, the surgery was successful. The results may not have been all that we wanted, but we know that we are still secure in His arms. I need to remind myself of my verse from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Be joyful always; pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

My hospital stay was not the most pleasant time of my life. The doctor told me I would have a lot of pain and needless to say he did not lie. The first day after the surgery I spent throwing up as people told me I had to walk. It is most difficult to walk and barf all at once. Thursday, my mild mannered husband decided to take matters in own hands and set me a walking schedule. As I lay in my bed of pain, he lined me and my daughters out on how often and how long I would get up and walk. As I laid in bed looking at him, I could not help but think that even in my weakened state I still outweighed him by more than a few pounds and that with the right motivation I could take him out. But I didn’t. I walked down the hall, holding my barf bag in one hand and my walker in the other. In all seriousness, I can’t imagine not having a husband and daughters willing to spend day and night with you when you are sick.

I am healing. Had my stitches out which was a relief. I think the doctor who invented stables was a little cruel. Through it all my God has continued to sustain me on all sides. My final thought before I go to bed is from Psalm 37:23-24 “If the Lord delights in a man’s way, He makes his steps firm, though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord up holds him with His hand.

Thank you for all the cards, prayers, and love you have showered on us during this time.

Janice