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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Yes, I am alive and yes I'm doing well. Greetings from Missouri! I realize it has been quite some time since I last blogged. As you can tell, it has been busy enough that even Rachel hasn't blogged for a while. After a very short hiatus from fall sports, basketball practice is in full swing, second quarter is drawing to a close at school and until Thanksgiving even Jeff has been busy at the store. Also during this time I have been busy preparing for the holidays and a substitute for the next three weeks. You all know that I have recently had a surgery and am at home recovering. After a week I am becoming a bit restless about this whole rest and recovery thing. I can tell each day is better, but I am ready to be going full speed ahead. These days, full speed ahead means taking a shower and finishing season four of Lost. Those milestones are crammed in between my three to four naps per day. I know I shouldn't complain. If I were leading my normal life, I would love a day of doing nothing but lying around in my pjs, watching movies and sleeping. In fact, there are many things to be thankful for in this situation. Here's the short list:
  1. Jeff. He has had to deal with the whole surgery, driving back and forth, taking care of me and the kids on top of working and his own regular stresses.
  2. Mom. She let us invade her house for three days and is now taking off work for a week to help us at home.
  3. Rachel and Alex. They have done everything I have asked without blinking an eye. How long do you suppose I can pull the surgery card?
  4. Kay and Stephanie. They have fixed meals and taken care of my family.
  5. Larry and David. They have run taxi service.
  6. I have a job with insurance.
  7. I have a job with paid sick days.
  8. I have had no set backs in my recovery.
  9. I got to come home a day early on Thanksgiving Day and be with my family.
  10. In a few months, I believe I will feel much better than I have in a long time.

When I begin to count my blessings I realize how petty my complaint about resting is. God is so good and has provided for us in ways that are totally undeserved as well as exciting. So I will go back to resting and be happy about it! After I take a shower maybe I'll watch White Christmas and listen to Bing sing about his blessings as a reminder of all of mine. By then I'll be ready for another nap!

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  1. AnonymousDecember 3, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    Our God is so good, and I am so glad that you are on the mend and feeling better each day. Just remember not to get back into full swing even though you may feel like it--your body still needs recovery time! You don't want to have to omit number 8 on your list :) Not trying to be bossy, I just love you a whole lot! You will be receiving some additional meals soon--possibly starting next week-- Donis, Stacie, Karon, Connie, ect... want to bless you with some main dishes for your freezer. Yum!! Steph

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