On your journey to wellness

I have been home almost two weeks. It has been three weeks since surgery. I wonder how long my time will be based on that incident?

Since coming home I have been cared for, loved, fed, received cards, calls, and posts! I have said this before and will say it often-i don't know what I would have done. If you are familiar with the bible story of the loaves and fishes, I am living that first hand. It does not matter what people bring us to eat, it lasts and lasts and lasts. My prayer for each one of them, is that they will be blessed right back!!!

My first week home, I had friends and family who agreed to stay the night with me and Charles. I rested so well knowing they were here.

I can't wait to paying it forward.

Cards are in my mailbox each day. Hearing from friends and family brings sunshine to my heart. Laura Lofton a teacher friend from south Mississippi wrote a statement that I am clinging to. She said her thoughts and prayers would be with me "on your journey to wellness!" I am in agreement!

Charles' two sisters Mary Ann and Pat, have come every single day to bathe me and change my bandage. Laughter is part of their treatment. Pat has even come running when pain and fear sapped my courage. She was tender and helpful to realize trapped gas can be a distraction. Sprite was the answer. And. Walk. Walk. Walk. This happened to be the night Lois was spending the night. She made the trip to McDonald's for me at 11:30 pm to retrieve the sprite that gave me relief.

On Monday it was time to visit Dr. Ley in Madison, MS. The sisters and our niece, Judy took me. I love the name on their office. Women's Health and Healing Center. The rest of the staples were removed and a follow up appointment in six months was made. A bit of infection in my incision made it necessary for an antibiotic and hydrogen peroxide treatment. I can already feel a difference.

Also I have been referred to Dr. Julian Hill in Tupelo, MS on October 24. Praying he will know just what I need to reach wellness.

Of course, I can't leave out Mississippi Football! This has really given me something to look forward to...Football Saturday. This past Saturday, my brother Sammy and his wife Pam drove up from Hattiesburg with a tail gate of smoked chicken quarters, potato salad, and baked beans. Then if anyone was still hungry???? Spiral honey ham and croissants. What a feast. Not only food but family! And State didn't let Sammy down...and later that night Charles watched his Rebels beat A&M!

This week-end I am attending a church retreat...Walk to Emmaus. I am looking forward to being with women who are seeking God's will for their lives...as am I! It's hard to explain how part of my time is spent fighting fear (usually night time). My prayer is as I attend this retreat, God will fill me with His courage, His strength, and His might.

"But the Lord is with me like a Mighty Warrior" Jeremiah 20:11

PS Please pray for healing for both 2 year old Ryan fighting Leukemia and Bro. Mickey Dalrymple - Leukemia