Living

Had my knee surgery the end of June just a repair job. Less pain almost have full mobility of my right knee. Having trouble with arthritis but learning to adjust, a somewhat different life style. I'm a little grumpy about the whole idea and physical problems with aging. Still amazed that 70+ years have already passed. Bob is safe in the States, all my kids are safe. It's summer, my kind of summer. Living each day and not worrying about the future although plans need to be made and considered. Enjoy the day and place I'm in, share that joy with others. Praise Him and give thanks. He is faithful and in control.

Starting at 5pm last night I've had a strange day. As I left work my car was making a horrible loud sound. I pulled off the freeway, called my car service and got an appointment for 7:15am this morning. This place is just north of Oregon City. So on 205 at 6:45am only took wrong exit and had to back track. As it turn out it was brakes that had gotten soaked at the car wash the morning before. So I had them change the oil. Then started north on 217 and got into a traffic jam. I ended up being a only a hour late. I prayed for the car that whatever was wrong I could afford it, I prayed I could get in to the service center, I prayed for a safe journey home and to the service center, I prayed I found the place. I also misplaced my debit card. I'm at work safe and sound so was my card. Isn't it amazing how He is in control Phil 4:6-8 says "don't worry, pray about everything, and your heart and mind will be guarded and have peace. Amen

I had my cataract surgery Monday and all went well. Light is white and the sky is so very blue. If you didn't know your natural lens becomes discolored with time. Just like a newspaper turns yellow so does the eye lens, so blue gets a green tint and etc. Not only is color and light crystal clear, I don't need glasses for distance and I can thread a needle easily again. This is such a miracle. I know skill, training, tech, and dedicated people make it happen, but that creativity comes from the Creator of all as we are made in His image. I had my other eye done about 5 years ago and you would think I wouldn't have had been so awed. We are truly blessed.

Gosh! such a wonderful day. Sun, green/flowers, a breeze from the Pacific. Spring is here tomorrow. I'm having cataract surgery Monday 22nd and my knee surgery has finally been scheduled for May 28th, so you can guess what I'll be doing Memorial Day Weekend. Certainly will be glad to have it fixed. It's arthroscopic so it should be a quick recovery. Won't have an excuse for being lazy. Bob is back in the states, yahoo! In fact he is visiting Jenny in Texas. Thanks for your prayer, God is good.

Depending on God.

The knee hasn't improved, if anything it hurts more. If doing any walking at all, like shopping, I can only last about 15 minutes. It feels like the upper and lower leg bones are grinding on each other. I don't see the surgeon until March 11 and then a decision will be made. This has been going on for a year and half. So I whine, groan and limp. Then a picture of the trapped and hurt in Haiti comes to mind. Count my blessings and believe He is in control. Bob is back in the desert, he arrived safe, but is extremly cold. Keep him and his team lifted. We've had a few beautiful spring like days with sunshine. The air is so fresh, the earth lush with green and life. A couple Humming Birds show up every morning to drink nectuar, they never complain. My cat Jade sits by the window and wishes she could join the feast. So I pray and believe and hope, thankful that my God cares. Many have volunteered to help me, why is it so hard except that love and generousity? Pride, I think. So this humbled person gives up and I'll depend on Him and his-

Downs & Ups

I haven't blogged for awhile. My knee just isn't doing well and I just started a series of shots that may help. Last week was the first and they also drained the knee. That isn't fun. I think about Rod and for about a year he had his knee drained every week and I don't remember him complaining or feeling hopeless. I think he was much braver then me. Then after feeling sorry for myself, God stepped in and thrilled me with His creation. As I walk out my front door there's a camellia bush that blooms in the winter. It's been covered with white blossoms and I've wondered what strange time for flowers. As I past the bush I heard a sound, bent down to figure out what it was, and there were to very small Humming Birds. They were busy drinking the sweet nectar. They came out took a look at me and then went right back to their feast. My very first thought was, where do they go at night? I backed off and watched them, they didn't seem to care. Just think white blossoms, 2 red throat ed Humming Birds, and I could hear and see this precious event. Psalms: 100 (King James) "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord". He gives Hope, Joy , unconditional Love, and then Grace. Wow!

The Shephard Watches

The evidence of the Shepherd's faithfulness has been surrounding me these past few weeks. So far my financially situation is strong and stable. "Surprise!" I had wonderful visit with my son who will be deployed again in a couple of months. I had the priviledge of meeting his team and fellow officers. What good dedicated men and women. Then I got a roommate, another surprise and she makes a great cup of coffee. I was asked to read Ezekiel 34 for a week which lead into Psalm 100. We are His sheep in His pasture. How safe and secure we are. Today I'm at peace and blessed. Spring is a new beginning just like every morning. I was in the land of dogwoods in full bloom and now in my home town in full bloom. As the plane flew back and forth from here to Tennessee, the earth was a quilt of color, shapes and textures. The sky had layers of clouds that drifted at different speeds, some soaring, some just big and puffy. Family, friends and this congregation are part of my life and deep in my heart. Each morning I worship the King.