update...

Just a quick post to say thank you for praying for me in recent days and for your sweet notes of encouragement. Surgery was successful on Friday, and I'm happy to report we were only at the hospital for about 6 hours total.  My hospital experience was fantastic and I'm so thankful for God's provision through all of that.  I cannot describe to you the relief as I was waking up from anesthesia to realize that it was over and it all went well.  Even in my "foggy" state, I was praising God.

My recovery has been better than I anticipated, despite a small setback on Sunday which we're pretty convinced was an allergic reaction to pain medication.  (I spent the day in bed and vomiting...which is very painful with 4 incisions in one's abdomen and no pain medication as that is the cause of the vomiting...you get the idea.)  Thankfully, I awoke on Monday with a calm stomach and the pain was tolerable so that I did not need to figure out an alternative medication.  Yesterday was even better, and so far today is looking really good!  Now, if I can just remember that my body is still healing (especially on the inside) and I still have to take it easy for a few weeks even though I'm starting to feel normal again...

Despite my fear, I was very resolved on the day of surgery, and I was at peace with going to "get it over with."  Looking back, I see so many blessings throughout it all and I'm so thankful for my Heavenly Father's tenderness and watch-care over me.  Thanks, friends, for your prayers.

Back to regular blogging, soon...