Praises

I just want to say thank you to all those who've helped me out during this surgery situation...some have cooked, some have driven me home from work, some have prayed, and some just listen to my complaining.

I am just so thankFULL and words can't express how loved I have felt.  I pray that God blesses you for your gifts.

Surgery: update

Just wanted to update everyone on my progress. I will be freed of my 95% covering- arm cast on Monday. Believe me I am in countdown mode. I long to be able to dress myself, drive, and just be able to give my husband a hug with both arms. I've missed that.

I do believe the surgery fixed the problems I were having. They thought that i needed a cubital tunnel release, but when they went into my elbow...they found that my nerve wasn't crowded...it wasn't inthe right place. My nerve was sliding back and forth over the bone and creating the similar symptoms of cubital tunnel. Now it is onto physical therapy.

I have learned a lot over the 2 weeks...
1. how to type one handed with my left hand.
2. that I can almost button a button by myself
3. that i value independence as i can't drive
4. i have the most understandings and patient husband
5. i have fabulous friends who love me and can cook great meals (i cant cook either)
6. that's it's okay to rely on others and if they dont do things my way...it's okay.
6. that i have a GREAT God who has a perfect plan

i will try blog more once i can use both hands.

Thank You for your prayers!

Surgery

So tomorrow is my out patient surgery for my cubital tunnel syndrome. I'm a little nervous...but more so about the having to have other people help me and not being able to do things on my own. My loving husband keeps reminding me that they are not cutting my arm off...but not being able to bend my right elbow as I'm right handed will feel like they cut my arm off.

so the next couple of hours are as follows. :)
1. Pre-op is this afternoon
2. Drop car to get fuel system repaired and new breaks
3. Meet family for dinner (last meal ;-)) at mexican restuarant
4. Watch Dancing with the Stars and Monday night football.
5. Try to go to sleep
6. Be at clinic at 7 am. Yuck.

I know in my heart of hearts that God is in control and I will heal quickly etc. As many of my friends know...it's just hard to let go.

Thanks for any prayers offered.

Family

I'm so thankful for my family. Next week when I have my surgery, my Grandma Z, Mom and brother will all be in town. They'll be able to help me out...like driving me to work...cooking our meals...helping me wash my hair...

I know that I will learn a lot about God these next two weeks. I just pray that I'm patient and aware of the lessons when they present themselves.

Thank you for any prayers in advance.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!