The surgery to replace both of my knees is scheduled for 11:30 AM, Monday, January 11. Dr. Jeffrey McGowan (“mc GOWan”) is my surgeon again; my Great Physician is also the same . . . yesterday and today and forever.
They predict 3-5 hours in surgery and 3-5 days in the hospital. I am trusting the dear Lord to release me earlier than expected from the hospital because the JOY OF THE LORD is my strength . . . and even in my physical weakness, God’s strength is made PERFECT. Every day God trims off the predicted 5 saves money. : )
The God of all comfort trimmed my hip replacement hospital stay by one third. AMEN!
Cynthia and Carol Pool had a “girl’s day out” today with hair dressers, Mongolian BBQ lunch and shopping. Max and I had a Sam’s Club hotdog and drinks; we ate for $3.25 and then walked around Sam’s for an hour “sampling.”
We are all looking forward to church tomorrow, hearing Dr. Bob Smith preach and seeing old friends. How I wish every believer could experience the joy and freedom of Bible Baptist in Fairbanks that accompanies the proclaimed Word of God. We are a blessed people.
In Fairbanks, Bro. David Duffett preached Wednesday night from the life of Joshua; Bro. Ryan Gray will be preaching Sunday. Then Evangelist Mark Rogers will be preaching Wednesday night.
Thank you for remembering me and for praying. Ask God to give my surgeon “abilities beyond his abilities” and eyes to see as he needs to see to wield his God-given gifted hands. I want to be a good testimony to all I come in contact with, instant with the Gospel and ready to lead to Jesus those with a sincere heart who want to know our God through the blood of His only Son.
As our beloved Dan Sjoblom told his cancer doctors: “My confidence is not in your medicine, but in my Saviour and Lord.” Psalm 62:5 “My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
“So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever. . . “ Psalm 61:8a
God bless you. Be ever mindful of His presence, eternal souls and the engrafted Word. I bid you good night.
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Oh, this is exciting news that you will have your surgery so soon. We will be praying that your time in the hospital and Texas is short. Our Lord has you there for many reasons. Your knees, time with your bride, but also as an encouragment to Mr. and Mrs. Poole. How wonderful to hear he is moving so well! Amen!
ReplyDeleteKnow that y'all are loved and oh, so missed.
The Malpass Family
Pastor, I just wanted let you know that we, The Willford Family is whole once again and we are praying for you and your Dr.. Our LORD is Amazing!
ReplyDeletePastor Duffett,
ReplyDeleteIt's Gena, I just wanted to say that I hope you and Mrs. Duffett are having a blessed time in Texas. I miss you both very much. I have been gone from home for about a month now. I pray your surgery goes well and you both will be home by the time I am home :)
Pastor Duffett: I'm praying for quick recovery, and for no infection to set in....keep those knees moving! I just viewed/listened to your message:
ReplyDeleteDO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR...it encouraged me. THANKS FOR PUTTING YOUR MESSAGES ON LINE!
Andrew & Janet Svendsen
Praying that you have a successful recovery and you'll be back soon to let the Lord use you to lead your flock God had trusted with you. In the mean time, enjoy this time with your bride as well as rest too; and good times with good friends.
ReplyDeleteThe R. Wilson Clan
Pastor Duffett,
ReplyDeleteI'm Virgil Mesina from Calvary Bible Baptist Church in Barrow, AK. I pray for your quick recovery and hope you're back in Fairbanks by now. I heard good things about your church both from Pastor Grace and Pastor Sereno. Your Great Physician answers my prayers. Praise the Lord!
Hello Pastor Duffett,I'm so happy that everything went very well,I was praying for you,hope you going home soon because everyone is missing you.You are in the Lords hand and he will help you get on your feet quick.Thank you to your wife taking so good care of you,and Max and Carol Pool.Take care and GOD BLESS Robert and Elisabeth from Tennessee
ReplyDeleteHello from Tennessee,I'm so happy everthing went feine and you doing so well,The Lord is on your side and you will be home very soon,Thank your Wife for al the good work she is doing,and Max and Carol Pool for being there for you
ReplyDeleteto,so you all take care and GOD BLESS Robert+ELisabeth