Surgery "Saga"

After years and years of "postponing" the inevitable I have a surgery date of June 16th for knee, or partial knee, replacement. One day I am happy about it because the pain definitely limits my activity level. On another day I'm fearful of the process, especially the aftermath of pain, since I can not take narcotic medications! Yet on another day I can identify my feelings as simply a case of "nervousness". On those days my hands tremor more violently than usual. On the day of surgery I'll need to wear a straight jacket to remain still enough to sedate! 

I saw my anesthesia doctor this week who said, after I shared with him my PD tremors, that not to worry, "All the ladies tremor when he's around!" Love his sense of humor and feel confident in his ability to keep me "asleep" for the necessary time and appreciate his concern for prescribing me pain meds that will not cause me extreme nausea!

God has led me to a place of high quality medical care with caring and competent doctors and for this I give Him praise! I am reminded of the verse in Deuteronomy 31:8 which says:

"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you, He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged."

Also the verse in Philippians 4:19

"My God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus."

He know my needs and He knows your needs today. Give them all over to the one who can actually to something about them!!