Post Surgery Day #5

Good Morning!

This morning is a big day for Annie as they are going to remove her epidural and try to manage her pain orally. As overwhelming as this sounds, it means one step closer to her 'summit' and a step closer to getting home which all of us look forward to with great anticipation.

She was able to enjoy some mashed potatoes for dinner last night and then tried scrambled eggs for breakfast this morning...definite progress...though she is still patiently waiting for her digestive system to 're-boot' itself.

Today's praises:
-Definite progress...beginning to move away from the liquid diet and onto more normal-like meals
-For yesterdays 'goodness' and this morning starting off well
-For continued opportunities to get up and walk in hope that walking might encourage the 're-boot'
-For incredible and caring nursing staff
-For the beautiful view outside her hospital room window

Today's prayers:
-For the removal of the epidural to be safe and smooth
-For the oral medication to completely manage her pain
-For her digestive system to finally begin to 're-boot'
-For a CLEAR pathology report, that her LYMPH SYSTEM WOULD BE UNAFFECTED!!!
-For God's continued glory!

The entry for January 18th in Jesus Calling by, Sarah Young seems quite appropriate for today's praises and prayers:


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"I AM LEADING YOU ALONG THE HIGH ROAD, but there are descents as well as ascents. In the distance you see snow-covered peaks glistening brilliant sunlight. Your longing to reach those peaks is good, but you must not take shortcuts. You assignment is to follow Me, allowing Me to direct your path. Let the heights beckon you onward, but stay close to me.

Learn to trust Me when things go "wrong." Disruption to your routine highlight your dependence on Me. Trusting acceptance of trials brings blessing that far outweigh them all.  Walk hand in hand with Me through this day. I have lovingly planned every inch of the way. Trust does not falter when the path becomes rocky and steep. Breathe deep draughts of My Presence, and hold tightly to My hand. Together we can make it."

"John 21:19; 2 Corinthians 4:17; Habakkuk 3:19"

Today we walk confidently, hand in hand with Jesus!

Thank you for praying.

May you be blessed.