CCEF is a great resource, one we’ve been able to take advantage of since we’re “locals.” Both Mark and I have taken classes with them and have really appreciated and used what we’ve learned. I happened upon this video today and thought it was worth sharing. Let me know what you think.
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Friday’s update
Just me and my Macbook here with another update.
I’m moving around a bit better though still unable to speak. I’ve gone through quite a few pages in a spiral notebook scribbling things to try to communicate. Most of the time though, I don’t bother. It takes too long. Last night, Mark fell asleep before I finished writing my sentence. He joked with me about just turning out the light if he wants me to “stop talking.” Very funny. If I could laugh, I would…or not.
The kids have been doing pretty well. I let one child on the bed with me at a time. Evan brought his chess board up and played me a couple times. He actually taught me chess and then promptly beat me in it. Ashlyn has been coming up to do her devotions with me. And, Drew, silly Drew, just comes up to get under the covers and snuggle a bit. He isn’t so weirded out now by the cut on my neck which is good.
Yesterday, Drew came up to sit with me and “read” a book. He’s only 4. He doesn’t read. But, he enjoys books and sat with me to flip through Furious George Goes Bananas. We flipped through and he told me the story. On one page, there was a little box that said on it “Gorilla crackers.” He asked me, “What does that say?” I shook my head no and shrugged, reminding him that I couldn’t talk. He said, “Oh yeah, here, [handing me the spiral notebook] write it down.” Hmm…took him a minute to consider the logic of that and that it wouldn’t help either.
I come off strict vocal rest tomorrow. Looking forward to that but also a bit anxious since I know that my voice is not going to really work for a while. The doctor said it could be hoarse for 4-6 weeks. So, I think I’ll probably stay pretty quiet still.
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Thursday’s Things to Pray For
All prayers for recovery things this week…
- Praise that my surgery on Tuesday is done! Pray that it really is successful and that my voice is fully restored!
- Pray for alleviation of pain and discomfort–I’m feeling a lot better today than yesterday. I even took a shower–so nice.
- Pray for me and the family as I am still on complete voice rest–not a peep from me. No talking, no whispering, no nothing. The older 3 kids are pretty understanding since they’ve been through this before with me. But, it’s still not easy. And, Lydia is totally confused by it. Pray that the frustration of not being able to communicate with them is eased. And, pray that when I can start trying to speak this weekend, that it isn’t difficult.
- Praise God for Mark who is working very hard to care for all of us. Pray for energy and patience for him as he does it all.
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Wordless Wednesday From the Recovery Room
That’s my bedroom….and it’s wordless (from me at least)