Surgery is fast approaching and this week was yet another reminder as I attended a suggested Joint Class at Ortho Indianapolis Hospital. The facilitator was a nurse who herself had experienced knee replacement surgery, which made her comments and suggestions credible! There were several apprehensive "students" who found some level of relief as she explained the procedures we were all to face and the aftermath of recovery. For me, just the tour of the orthopaedic hospital, with its state of the art equipment, friendly staff, and walls of windows letting in rays of warm sunshine revealing a clean and well managed environment gave me hope that this total experience would be "doable" and in fact maybe even good. I now have lists, (which I love), of what to bring to the hospital, people to contact ahead, items I yet need to purchase, and things to accomplish before June 16th. In other words, I feel organized, which for me is a huge factor in calming anxious thoughts. I have also chosen four Bible verses to meditate on during the hospital "event".
Deuteronomy 31:8 (The Lord goes before me and will never leave me!)
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.
Isaiah 41:10 (He will give me strength and help me!)
Fear not for I am with you, be not dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
John 14:27 (He will give me peace!)
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled and do not be afraid.
Joshua 1:9 (He is with me, wherever I go-even into the hospital!)
Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, do not be dismayed, for The Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Muncie:
Yesterday Hunter and I took a bike ride on a lovely trail called the Cardinal Greenway, which is a part of the National Rail to Trail network, meaning it was an old train bed. The section we rode connects Muncie, Indiana to Richmond, a 45 mile stretch. We did not ride the entire section, only doing 30 miles total but it was a fun ride which we plan to do again when my knee can handle longer distances.
Moments at soccer:
Thought you would enjoy these delightful photos:
May God bless you with "delightful" moments today!
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