February 23, 2013
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Anything ~ IS ~ Possible
Like me getting up at 5:30 A.M. because we needed to leave the house early and go to Flagstaff for hubby’s elbow surgery. I was not a “happy camper” a week ago when I knew there was no getting around this schedule change. So, I gave my burden to God.
One of the greatest treats was to see snow-dusted pine trees…NOT the ice slicked highway!I’m thankful that the surgery to take care of 3 different issues (bone, muscle and nerve) was successful. We had no idea that 2 of those issues were issues! Now we know why he had certain pain for so long. After he was released into my tender loving care, we had to find food, and quickly. We ate a bagel at Biff’s. His maple bacon bagel tasted like a pancake breakfast. We wish we had purchased a dozen and eaten them on the drive home!Then we found a little bakery where we each enjoyed an empanada; mine was oozing with yummy cherry filling and made me wish for summer.Our drive home was quick and all of the ice had melted. I was SO thankful for that! Since then, our moments have been all about me caring for him, which is something that I truly believe I was made to do. He is a strong guy and likes to be capable and helpful. But being in so much post-op pain causes him to give up and let me do much more for him than I normally would do. He told me that he doesn’t know how people who are alone can do this…caring for themselves after surgery.Giving up what we are so used to (self-reliance, each other’s presence, each other’s help in certain areas) is a good way to shake a little change into a marriage to show each other that our foundation is God’s love and grace and strength. I am definitely married to my best friend.
Comments (24)
Hi, Gail
Loved reading this post–so much love and concern. Nice to see him recognizing that he needs you for this specifically, but generally.
My wife is wonderful to me after my surgeries and medical tests that leave me groggy.
NIce that the weather cooperated with you.
blessings,
frank
Glad it went well, and you two are appreciating each other. Beautiful scenery.
I’m glad the surgery was successful — hopefully that means that, once the post-sugical pain is over with, the elbow will no longer have pain! Believe me — that IS a concern of living alone — I thought recently I might have to have a mole removed from my back — a spot that I can neither see nor reach. I still have now idea how I would have managed that — good thing the biopsy came back benign!!!
wonderful
the pictures are great with the dusting of snow.–karen
I am so glad all went well. You are right as things in a relationship changes we just have to tweak things a little to make it all keep working smoothly. God bless you and hubby and I pray he gets all healed sooner than soon
@slmret - I’m so glad your mole came back benign! And yes, how WOULD you have dealt with that if it had been removed? ) 8 We are hoping that Rich’s elbow will be more normal than ever! Maybe he’ll even have 100% mobility in his wrist! Hugs!
@Richgem - An urgent care clinic? A CVS Mini-Clinic? Not sure?
@SisterMae - Thank you for the prayers, my dear, and YOU have OURS!
@slmret - We went to a Surgical Center next to the hospital. They do keep people overnight but if you did that, you’d still go home, needing someone to change the dressing. I had a chunk removed from my back and it was nasty. You definitely can’t go it alone.
So glad the surgery was successful. Praying for a speedy recovery! Glad you were able to get up at that time of the morning and enjoy it. I’m working on becoming more of a morning person!
beautiful pictures as always!
Glad it went well and hope he get to feeling back to himself soon!
Ahh this made me smile — that you love taking care of him and that he is your best-friend. Love it!! Your a beautiful person and thanks for sharing your view, so beautiful the scenery was.
Love the pictures and the mind picture of you caring for your strong husband and friend. You have the sweetest heart, Gail.
so glad the surgery went well and that they found those other things you didn’t even realize were wrong.. if not, it probably would have just been a matter of time before they started bothering him too.
your perspective on things always cheers me!
hugs baby cakes.
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Hope your husband is healing well! I’m sure you are a wonderful nurse.
@SealedbyGrace - It was amazing to be not only up, but out the door so early and to be able to enjoy the scenery for the drive up! I think it’d be so nice to turn into a morning person. I was thinking “wow, look at what I’ve been missing out on”.
@redladybug18 - He’s pretty much back to himself except for the wrapped and slinged arm! I’m SO grateful!
@zanyzeal - Thank you, Dearie! I’m glad it made you smile!
@quiet_hearts - Thank you, dear Luci! I wish you could come and see my little world!
@Hutch5 -
I love you! And yes, you’re right; those other issues would’ve bothered him. AND, it would’ve been another surgery not far down the road. He’s doing pretty well, considering. Hugs back to you! (my midsection really does look like cakes. I’ve eaten far too much chocolate lately!)
@Hutch5 -
I love you! And yes, you’re right; those other issues would’ve bothered him. AND, it would’ve been another surgery not far down the road. He’s doing pretty well, considering. Hugs back to you! (my midsection really does look like cakes. I’ve eaten far too much chocolate lately!)
@VallejoGirl - Thank you! He seems to be healing well, and I definitely have enjoyed being the nurse! I’m blessed to not have to deal with a difficult man!
Glad all went well…nothing like helping & being there for your best friend
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Ty.
a new season for you and hubby! Take it easy, enjoy yalls time and just use it to get closer.
Hoping he continues to heal.