Confinement. Pain. Limitations. All contribute to frustration, weariness, and apprehension.
Alan’s convalescence from hip surgery swings from bad to pretty good to uncomfortable to fair to crummy to tolerable. Each day brings ups and downs.
Even on the not so good days, we are grateful for every tiny bit of progress. Larger steps, longer walks, less shuffling, better balance, reduced pain. Competent doctors, compassionate nurses, firm but kind therapists, both in the hospital and at home, remind us continually of the blessings from exceptional medical care.
Sick and disabled citizens of poor countries come to mind when we see our well staffed hospitals, pharmacies of drugs, and aids like walkers and canes. Many people around the world have little or no access to adequate medical treatments. Deaths occur from common diseases and infections. A new hip would only be an impossible dream.
Each day brings peace and hope as improvements come, wounds heal, and no complications develop. In only a week, major changes have occurred.
Our routines have changed dramatically, and life has slowed to a crawl. With fewer distractions and nowhere to go, small things become more important. A glass of ice water tastes delicious. A Christmas movie is special entertainment. Time together becomes a treasure.
God’s creation seems more extraordinary. Sunrises are more beautiful. The lake becomes exceptionally lovely. Leaves sparkle. Oranges ripen. Flowers brighten. Unfolding days deliver answers for continuing healing. Thankfulness for unanticipated blessings fill days even in the valleys.
Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run and not be weary. They shall walk and not faint. (NJV)
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. (NKJ)
Heavenly Father, thank you for blessing us over and over even in the middle of trials and pain. Amen
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