This has been a very hard week for me.. Last Friday I had an Ablation of the heart... The procedure went well. And I was terribly glad that I opted to stay the night in the hospital because at 6 am the next morning my punctures began to bleed.. and from there it has been one thing after another. But in all I am thankful that God had me to spend that night in the hospital because through all of this week it seems the enemy has been after me.. But God showed me his great mercy and love!
Over last weekend~ I was blessed to be able to watch our church service online.. Although I truly missed seeing my precious friends who are such a comfort to me.. Lynn drove out after church and picked up a delicious Chinese dinner for us.. chicken and cashew... yum.
Monday.. I was somewhat fearful regarding my wounds.. as I bound them with gauze I would notice they were not healing as I had hoped.. but God was good. I prayed the verse from Colossians 1:17 Jesus is before all things and in Him all things hold together. That verse has been a mainstay with me.... especially in 2011 when I had a mainline hysterectomy and I was afraid to move!!. That first day following the surgery a pastor on tv taught that verse and I cannot explain the comfort and peace it gave me. The same was true last Monday. I knew He was holding me in His arms and that I was safe!
Tuesday was my 75th birthday and I was feeling really good. I especially enjoyed all the birthday wishes I received on Facebook. I made it my purpose to write a special note to each of the 88 folks who wrote to me.. It was a lovely day... Thank you, Lord!
Wednesday.. I was not feeling that great.. I felt the enemy was not happy with the joy I had been experiencing.. I felt pretty low and couldn't figure out why!
Thursday... when hubs checked my punctures.. he saw red around the wounds and was quite concerned.. I took a shower and attended to the wounds,, then left for Express Care.. sure enough I had two sources of infection.. on both punctures. Now I am taking so much more meds than before... but am thankful for knowing the truth and attending to it. I pray we started treatment in time..
Today, I am feeling better.. I am glad I have plenty of medicine ahead of me.. I pray this infection completely banishes in the name of Jesus, my Lord!! I have absolutely no reason to believe that He will not be by my side throughout the rest of my recovery. I am glad to feel so good that I will be able to go to the prayer group we attend every first Friday. This week it is the second week due to last week's holiday!! I lead the prayer and provide the praise song.. That is one thing I must really think about... But I know the Lord will provide.... God bless you, all, and have a lovely weekend!!!
