Today was my post-op visit with my surgeon. Everybody’s head turned when I walked into the office without walker or cane. Only God and prayers of God’s people could produce such a result. Here is a picture of me with my surgeon.
After his examination and watching me walk he said I am WEEKS ahead of any other patient. No more therapists. I will pay for a month at the local YMCA just a mile down the road and will exercise and walk there.I’m already walking on cloud NINE with the Doctor’s good report.
Strange. . . I was “afraid” he was going to chew me out because of things I was NOT doing, or because I was taking matters “into my own hands” in stopping the appointments with the Therapist and not doing some things I was told to do. One night while praying, I told Cynthia that I was not thinking biblically. I didn’t KNOW what his response was going to be and I should only think on things that are TRUE. As soon as I ceased my fretting, my heart became lighter. There is no way I could have imagined how EXCITED the Surgeon was at my progress. He is even pondering releasing me 4 weeks after surgery instead of his normal 6 (concern for blood clots).
So I report back in two weeks for his “final” evaluation.
This reminds me of how many Christians anticipate their meeting in the air with our Saviour . . .or their meeting in prayer in the throne room. The “accuser of the brethren” convinces us that God is upset with us or disappointed with us or even angry with us because of our failures, sins and disobedience.
We “forget” that we are forgiven, pardoned . . . and instead live under a cloud of guilt.
How wonderful to see the enthusiasm of my surgeon over my progress . . . and the joy of my Father that I am His son. (Zephaniah 3)
Thank you for praying . . . and for your encouraging comments to the blog and your emails. I am humbled to be loved by you and to know you stand by me in prayer.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Here are a few pictures. . . these are not for the weak of stomach : )
Dear Pastor,
ReplyDeleteI am not sure if you remember me Cassie Voigt now married Cassie Hamilton. I was in AK whwn I was in middle school. I came across your blog and you have been in my prayers. Just wanted you to know that the Lord is great and he blesses those who stand by him in every walk of life. Thank you for the impact you had on my life the years I attended BBC. You are in my prayers.
Cassie
Pastor,
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful report. Great Job!!!!
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep up the good work. We miss you.
Love, The Ojala's
Proverbs 17:22
Ouch!!
ReplyDeleteYou look fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you in my 2nd grade class. The children are so cute, they have been very concerned and we love you so much and want you to come home soon!
Keep a look out in the mail because we sent you a surprise!!
In Love and Prayers,
Katie Keener
PS. This is the Day that the Lord has made, Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad In It!!!