Did you miss me? Sorry, but 4 days in the hospital were not optimal conditions for blogging. Now that I'm home, I can share how God was faithful to me all the way.
I was blessed with great doctors.....Dr. Swindell-ER, Dr. Aulsten-gyn, Dr. Henson-gen md, Dr. Kellar-consult, and Dr. McClain-anesthesiologist. My outstanding nurses were Rebecca-er, Janell-2a floor, and Becky-operating room. All of the staff that took care of me were caring and fantastic. Oh, and Carl from respiratory who took the only blood gas from me that has ever gotten a 'good job' comment out of me.
Yes, the last four days have included moments of fear and pain most of all but in the end there was peace. The verse that I repeated in my head over and over was 'When I am afraid, I will trust in the Lord alone.' Does it mean it was easy or tearless? No, but it helped peace of mind come to me faster. When I went into surgery, there was no fears or tears.
When we are put in scary, unfamiliar situations, that is when we are tested to see who we believe is in true control of our lives. The decision to have me sedated was a real test of leaving it in God's hands. He was faithful and things couldn't have gone better. God's timing was clear and perfect too. My breathing was at its best and I had been off my blood thinner enough days to allow surgery to be possible.
May we all recognize how God's love surrounds us and gets us through both the easy and hardest of days.
You were a real trooper. Dad
ReplyDeleteYes, God is so good and so faithful to those who trust in Him. Trust is a lot more than head knowledge or saying you believe in Him. I was fearful at first too and then I prayed about it and pretty soon a peace came. Then yesterday after things went so well, I was so thankful and gave God all the praise. I mentally sang the song "To God be the Glory" - the version that goes 'how can I say thanks for all the things you have done for me .......the voices of a million angels could not express my gratitude'. I love that song and the words are so true. Those who want to do everything on their own and only trust in themselves are missing so much and ultimately will miss the blessing of living eternally in heaven. Mom
ReplyDeleteSo very thankful, is the phrase that continues to come to mind. God is so gracious and full of mercy. I am praying that He will give wisdom to the doctors for the next step. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
ReplyDeleteHow thankful I am for answered prayer. As you described your care from the medical sources, He answered our prayers as we prayed them. My precious sister in our blessed Lord, I stand with you in His grace, grace.
ReplyDeleteI am So glad your home, n that God has been so gracious to you! I know your faith is as strong as granite, and God has blessed your faithfulness! May you continue to grow in strength, n grace as God carries you through your healing :)
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When things go so perfectly you know it's a God thing. So glad you're back. Glen and I prayed for you. I can't express enough what an inspiration you are to me! Be blessed. Bonnie
ReplyDeleteYes we missed you and prayed for you. Thank the Lord that he has been gracious to you and to us. I hope you're feeling better now. I will try to keep you in my thoughts and prayers today. joel
ReplyDeleteSo thankful you came through with flying colors....and GREAT breathing too! Love your last two paragraphs. True, that we are in scary situations, we absolutely know that God is in total control. When we are sick and can't move a muscle, He is the one that sustains us and makes us well. So thankful for your successful surgery and return to good health. Love you so much, T.
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