i've sat down at the computer multiple times today to try to write a "post" here. but i just get up and leave because my mind and heart are all over the place and i don't know how to succinctly (sp?) exlain myself. i'm going to try.
i just think that i don't handle "the unknown" well at all. we have a couple "unknown" things going on - and it's hard to function with these big, dark question marks ahead of you. the combination of the "unknown" and the neverending cloudy days around here and my jeans feeling tighter (ridiculous, but it's a factor) and my older 2 constantly bickering has got me in a pretty ugly mood. but then i don't feel justified to be in an ugly mood over those things with all that other people are dealing with - especially all those involved in the VA tech situation.
i'm not making any progress here.
so, to the facts. tomorrow pat is having surgery on his heel. we THINK it's going to be minor surgery. but it's unknown. he tore his achilles tendon last summer and had surgery but it still is bothering him and they don't know why. so, they are cutting him open to see what's going on. this is a big unknown. it could be a simple, quick recovery. or it could be a bigger deal. and my brain just keeps going back to those weeks last summer after his first surgery and i can hardly handle it. prayer for a quick, simple surgery and recovery would be greatly appreciated.
tomorrow afternoon i'm heading to JMU to spend 24 hours with my precious sister, Hannah. so, prayer also for pat as he takes care of our 3 kids hours after having surgery. i know, i sound like an awful wife leaving him. but he scheduled the surgery KNOWING this was the plan and it's the only 24 hours both Hannah and I have free at the same time this whole semester!
off to make some meals for my husband for the weekend...i can at least do that!
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I will be praying for you and for Pat and for the kids to have awesome behavior while everything is willy nilly. hang in there - i don't handle the unknown well either which has been a source of stress around here too. I pray for an easy, uncomplicated "fix" for Pat's heel.
kim
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways aknowledge Him and He will make your path straight. Prov. 3; 5-6
This is just something that came to my mind. I know it's a LOT easier said than done but sometimes I find comfort in just knowing there is a scripture verse directed towards the situation. You'll be in our prayers. Have fun with your sister!!
thanks, Leah!!! i needed that "re-direction" to the Source!
God WILL give you His strength and power to walk this road before you. Your brothers and sisters in the Lord are praying with you and for you and God IS at work! Your mom and dad love you. Hugs to you and Pat and of course the kiddos. Waiting to hear about the surgery AND your fun with Hannah! :)
We will be praying for you and Pat! We are going to be going through our first Mommy-less weekend next weekend when Christy goes to a Women's Retreat (the first one she's been able to go to since we have had kids). I don't get any meals made for me though. :(
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