Teach me Thy way, Oh Lord ...

Well, here it is Sunday Oct 24 already, and just over a week left before surgery (Nov 3rd). I do feel a little apprehensive, and yet at peace knowing we are resting in the arms of Jesus our Savior.

I do not want to miss what it is that my Heavenly Father is wanting to teach me through this, so I am singing & praying "Teach me Thy way, oh Lord. Teach me Thy way."

I do not feel "that bad" physically at present, and have been able to do quite a bit, though I still am finding that the very worst thing to do is sitting - that "locks me up" and brings on a lot of pain & discomfort. Walking at slightly less than normal pace is about the best thing right now. I am trying to keep a little bit active, and do a few things each day, so I am thankful for the Lord allowing me this.

Of course, we do not know exactly how I will be after surgery. The surgeon says there are "no guarantees"! But Lord willing, the pain levels should be reduced and the danger of further damage to the spinal cord should be removed as well. I will end up with a sizeable fusion (L3, L4,L5, S1) which will of course limit my mobility somewhat for the rest fo my life. So there may well be some readjustments to lifestyle that will of necessity take place. Please pray that I will have wisdom from the Lord in the decisions which need to be made. Thanks.

Jehovah Jireh

God is so faithful to care about & provide for the ordinary, everyday "little things" in our lives! We had a particular expense which we had hesitated over and prayed about and were still not sure if we could afford, but then felt led of the Lord to go ahead with even though we didn't know how we would pay for it.

A few days later an unexpected gift arrived in the mail which covered the amount! Praise the Lord! It gave us confidence that indeed the Lord will provide for us during this time of my surgery & recovery when I will not be able to work.

Jehovah Jireh!! (= "The Lord is my provider")

Friday Oct 15, 2004

Praise the Lord, I heard yesterday that the surgery has been re-scheduled for Wednesday Nov 3 at 11 am.

It would be great if it is not postponed again, but if it is we will have to accept it as from the Lord - after all, He knows best! We are so glad to be in His hands!!!

Update #1

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