I guess I needed that. I just woke up at noon today, Sleep is good for recovery from surgery. I might even take a nap today. Recovery is slow this time, Walking even with a walker is harder than after the first surgery.
But something to look forward to tomorrow is church in the morning. I think I will skip the walker and use crutches tomorrow and not put any weight on my right leg. Tomorrow morning will bring a new opportunity for ministry.
I will offer a class May 19th on how Jesus partners with us in our healing journey from trauma, Tomorrow morning a short video will be shown of my talking about the class. Between services, I will sit at a table with the counseling pastor from my church to answer questions.
I would like to go to the Ukrainian church too, but will decide that after my church in the morning.
Jesus has certainly blessed me through friends these past few months. Friends have given me rides to physical therapy and doctors appointments, brought food, taken me to the store, and taken me to church. They have also taken me to go to the college to teach. One friend even helped me clean my apartment.
How comforting it is to know that Jesus calls us friend when we come to trust in him as our Savior. He is the friend who sticks closer than a brother.
I shared an Amazon wish list with my friends. Matt’s Recovery. Thought I would share here too. Please pray it is fulfilled. A few of the items I realized I would need this time, a few the surgeon suggested, and a few are just for my comfort.
I so appreciate all of the encouraging comments and prayers from my fellow bloggers. This all began March 11th with the first surgery. The recovery time for this recent one is minimum six weeks. Looks like I will be depending on friends longer than I thought.
At home, able to blog, will listen to worship music and try to read. That is my Saturday. How is your Saturday?
Thank you for reading. God Bless.
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Wishing you a quick recovery, thankful for you my friend.
Thank you my fellow Jedi 🙂
You’re very welcome.
You have been through a lot
so happy your recovering well after surgery! I hope your outing tomorrow is a good one! Xoxo
Thank you!!!
Be careful on those crutches!
no racing?
Only if you must…
God bless you, no marathons for a week or so.
🙂 🙂 🙂
Amen no marathons
Thank you
That’s great you have many good friends pitching in to help out. We’re thankful for you too. Your recovery list of treats was making me hungry 🍿🍿
Snack away little sister
Godspeed. Get well soon brother. God bless you
Thank you Simba. Blessings
We are all thankful for you too, Matt. I’m reading backwards, dear friend. I’m sorry for all you’ve endured. I’m so thankful for the friends who have given rides, food, and more. Thank you for sharing you list with us!! God bless you, big brother. I’m praying for you!
Thank you little sister. How are you today?
I’m blessed to be here, big brother! I’m dealing with a back issue–oh boy, I don’t even like to bring it up. But after hours in the ER, I’m still struggling with it–BUT, I’m HERE! It’s part of this journey–the bones, aches, pain at times. Each day reminds me how blessed I am to be here. The pain brings me that much closer to my Savior. Although I never dreamed I’d be on this journey, I trust God! I lay it at the feet of Jesus knowing that HE has me–he has YOU! We can count on him no matter what! I pray for your continued healing, big brother. Isn’t it wonderful what we can give God the glory in the midst of these situations–and be even more blessed because of it?
Brother, some coffee and pistachios headed your way (two days!). I’m sorry I was late in this party, big brother!
Thank you so much!!!
It’s my blessing, brother!
Sorry that I’ve been out of touch. My wife and I were helping daughter and her family while they were away. I have almost qualified as a dog trainer. It feels good to be back home this week. God’s peace be with you Matt.