Well, hey, everyone! It's been a few days since my blog has been updated, so I thought I'd fill everyone in. Since I've been home I've been resting pretty well, although the phone is ringing a lot. I don't mind though, I know everyone is checking on me, and loves me. I'm feeling pretty good; no pain at all (Praise God). I went to the surgeon today and got the 20 staples removed from my incision. No pain with that either. I went and visited work for a few minutes, then headed home. Many thanks to my driver, Janie. On the way home, I "sprang a leak"! I guess the staples weren't really ready to come out, so back to the surgeon we went for bigger steri-strips and a big dressing. Still, no pain, but it was gross, and it scared me.
I wanted to write down three miracles that have occurred thus far in my journey.
1-The pain that took me to the hospital on Monday, June 29th was completely gone by the time I got into my room that night. No pain meds, nothing. The pain was gone. The pain was God telling me that something was wrong and that we needed to get to the hospital.
2-I have been working at the local Tech college for 2.5 years as a grant paid person-no benefits, no insurance, paid leave, etc. Just work, get a check. I have prayed and prayed for a full-time position, but God just kept telling me, Not yet. Well, it turns out, that because I am a "part-time" employee, there's a ton of flexibility with how much I can be away from work. If I were a full-time employee I would be very limited in the time that I could be out of work, and if my situation were to be really lengthy, I would have to be replaced. Not now, though. My boss said they would not re-hire anyone and that I could take as long as I needed to get well.
3-My friends and family. Total love and service through Jesus Christ. I am so blessed.
That's about it for now. Things are good and as weird as it sounds, I'm excited to see what God & I will be doing in the future. I have friends coming to pray over me tonight and really welcome that. Please keep praying and I will keep everyone updated. The next step is a PT scan to make sure that there is no cancer anywhere else. Once that is done I'll meet with the Oncologist, Dr. Cody and we'll get moving.
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I'm so happy to hear that you are in good spirits and feeling the love & support from all your family & friends. I've been praying for you each day. Sending you big hugs, and looking forward to hearing your good news & blessings. Deb
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm so glad you are feeling better! Still saying many prayers for you & the family. Praying for good news after the PT scan tomorrow! Love Ya!
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Lori,
ReplyDeleteAm thrilled to hear you are in such good spirits! With God, ALL things are possible so keep your faith strong and your chin up! Was great to see you last week...would like to drop by when you've rested some. Just let me know when! I hear from Jos that you will probably be in church this Sunday. I chose one of the choir favorites with you in mind..."Great is Thy Faithfulness"...it kept coming to me over and over last week, so we will sing it TO YOU!!
We love you so much and are paying that God will truly work a miracle! Hope you and Gene got Dr. Chin's info. I sent. I hear you need to know someone to get you in. Try some of the Drs. @ St. Paul's and see if they can help. If that doesn't work, sic the Honorable Supreme Court Justice Hearn on them!
Look forward to seeing you soon and know that I am praying fervently!
xoxoxoxo
Ann (AKA Gene's Favorite Choir Directrix)
Lori -- I got chills when I read your latest posting. You and your family are in my prayers.
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Lori, what wonderful blessings! God is SO good! He will continue to hold you close as you lean on Him during this time (and always!). Your faith will be a witness to so many who do not believe. They will see what a wonderful, loving, amazing God we have, all because of what He is doing in your life! I'm also excited to see what you and God will be doing together!!
ReplyDeleteI haven't called because I knew your phone would be ringing off the hook. Please know you can call me ANYTIME for ANYTHING. Even if you need me to clean your toilets. I'll do that for you!
You and the family continue to be in our prayers. Love you! Heather Underwood
Wow, the whole pain thing is an amazing story.
ReplyDeleteI love God's providential care as displayed in your job situation. When things are happening in our lives we don't always see the "whys" , but I love it when God gives us glimpses....He is all wise...why do we doubt Him, eh?
Praying for you!