The race (dad)

03/21/2010

I hate waiting. I guess that makes me a normal American. We hate red lights so they have to put cameras up to make us stop, grocery lines always slow down as soon as we step into them, and we like everything instant; instant food, instant communication, and instant healing. The time is winding down to Tuesday and the waiting is becoming a tool the Enemy would love to manipulate. Surgery is much easier to take when you’re looking back at it rather than forward, huh Judy? The prep has started and it is clear liquids and Jell-O for the next two days, not to mention the really crummy part tomorrow. I’m sticking with her on the diet until Tuesday, but I’m giving it up when the three days of crushed ice starts. I wish I could do it all for her, but that option wasn’t offered, and that’s frustrating. I don’t think we’re worried, but the mind likes to play games, and I know Janice’s desire now is, “Let’s get it done!” I would second that.

We are very appreciative of all of you who are walking through this with us. We have received phone calls, cards and prayers from all over the place. One guy has threatened me if I don’t let him know the surgery time so he can come pray with us before she goes in. It is good to know we don’t walk alone. None of us will be able to go into the surgery room with Janice and her medical team on Tuesday morning. As much as I like to manipulate and control and make sure no harm comes to my wife, I will be completely helpless to change anything. But there is One who will walk in there with her, and He is the one who will determine the outcome. He’s the One who always does. So, wait we will, and continue to trust Him who has never failed us. Why would we even want it any other way. Thanks for your prayers and support. I’ll see you here after the surgery.

“… those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.” Isa 40:31

The toughest part of a marathon is the last two miles, but we’ll finish this race.
rks