So sorry you are having such a difficult time! The hardest thing to do is to rest in our Lord's love, we always want to do everything ourselves. When I'm having a rough time I just pretend I'm a little girl sitting in my Abba's lap and being held tight and safe. Just picturing that makes me feel better and calmer. I'm laying in bed with a broken leg so I have no choice but to surrender everything to God because I can't move for 6 weeks. Do reach out to your church family. I know I've had to fight them off with a stick because they all want to help. Just concentrate on yourself and getting your fluids in, take it one day or minute at  time. God bless!!

Hey everyone.  Let me begin by praising God for each of you and your comforting words.  You have blessed me.

To update.....I saw the surgeon today.  He didn't like the speed with which the incision/infection is healing so he upped the private duty nursing to twice a day to care for it and put me on an antibiotic.  (I am so glad!)  Otherwise he said I need to hydrate more and get more protein and recheck the incision in a week.  The Lord has blessed me so much in that my nurse is my friend and is taking such good care of me.....I didn't have to use a visiting nurse service or fight with the insurance about it. 

I am trying to be more conscious of the nutrition intake and started soft foods today too.  My sweet little daughter, (she's 10), made me a soft scrambled egg this afternoon.  How weird but wonderful to taste real food after all the liquids!

My children are away this weekend with my ex husband and I am alone.  I plan to relax, watch my nutrition, and PRAY.  My life verse is Jeremiah 29:11-13...." For I know the plans I have for you....Plans to prosper you and not to harm you....".  That verse was my touchstone as I got through an unwanted divorce.  I am refocusing on that verse now because I know He still has a plan for me indeed.  I need to be still and listen....and trust.


This forum and the Changed for Life group are such blessings.  No one's way is easy, but I believe that often it is the prayer and support of other members of the Body of Christ which enable each of us to find our way.  Thank you again.

In Christ,
Monica

PS - As of today's appt, I am down 22 lbs since my pre op visit!  I am 11 days out. 

Congratulations on the updates and thank goodness that u didnt have the issues with insurance.

Jeremiah 29:11 got me through my unwanted divorce also.  God's plans for us are for good.  God is good, all the time, even when life is not pretty.

trish

Monica praising God for the wisdom that He inparted in your doctor. Praising God that you are 22 pounds down and praising God that you are His daughter and He is your healer. God will bless you through this that is His promise to all of His children. God Bless you


In Christ
Karyn