Work wrapped up at Asbury through December. Check. House cleaned. Check. Food for Dan while I’m in the hospital. Check. (Thanks Ed and Carol!) Pre-op class materials reviewed so I’ll basically know what to expect. I’ll do that tonight. Lunch with Gloria H who had both knees replaced this year (and is doing great). Check. Now I know even more what to expect.
Bedroom set up downstairs. Not yet. Bags packed. Nope. Only in my head. Located Living Will and Power of Attorney. Another item for tonight.
Help lined up for week one after hospital. Check. My sweet sis is coming from Hendersonville. Week two my energetic mom is coming from Columbia. Week three Care Corps at Asbury helping with meals. Thanks Mandy and other CC volunteers. Check.
Blog up and running. Check. Only because of the hour and a half Ginger B spent helping me set it up. And she didn’t seem to mind when I called her with questions this afternoon. Thanks, Ginger.
Friends and family praying. Check. Most important. Asbury staff member Mark B led a prayer time Thursday afternoon in the sanctuary for me and others who needed prayer. Many, many Asbury folks and family/friends wanted me to know they will be praying. Maybe that’s why I feel so calm. I want to see this as an adventure in wholeness and healing.
When I pray for this “adventure,” I pray that the light of Jesus will shine through to caregivers and that his presence will be a felt presence in the midst of a painful knee. I don’t do pain well, but it is what it is and this too shall pass. Secondly, I pray for NO infection nor blood clots.
That about does it for now. After dinner, I’m going to kick back and watch Amazing Race.
Adams family reunion. Check out the little girl front row, 5th from the left.
Hi gardengirl!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the blogging world! I am happy to have another friend join the fun. It's great that you have all the boxes ticked and are ready to begin this adventure. You know we are all behind you and if we will be there on the other side too! You've a great family (in the broadest sense of the word too!) and very lucky and blessed. Say hello to gardengirl's garden guy from all of us here at bearbits!
hugs,
~ginger
Love your blog, mom! I'm so happy you are writing! I love the insight into what makes you who you are. :) wish I could be there with you!!! Lots of healing words & believing prayers being sent your way! Be healed, knee! Pain, go away! Love you mom!
ReplyDeletePrayers and well wishes from the Lucy's! You are much loved and never alone which will go a long way on your healing adventure. Our best to Dan too!
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