Created to Heal
Twelve days ago the post surgical healing process began. This process has taken longer than I expected this time around. Honestly, I was expecting things to move along a little faster simply because I have been through a similar process before. I spent two days in the hospital, in a shared room! This surprised me especially because HIPAA seemed to go right out the window. I now know a great deal more than I should about my roommate, her life story, and her family, and I’m sure she feels the same about me. Her daughter and husband were there both days from 8:00 AM - just after dinner. They were incredibly kind people and I have no complaints about them, I just found it very strange that her care team didn’t bother to move to a private space to discuss her very personal health situation. On the other hand, she was experience intense pain the first night we were there and I had an incredible opportunity to pray for her. She was crying out for hours and I kept wanting to ask her if I could pray for her but didn’t want to make her uncomfortable. Well, courage rose up in me and I finally asked her if I could pray for her. She quickly accepted that offer and I spoke life giving and healing words over her. We called on the name of Jesus, the name ABOVE ALL other names! And would you know, when we finished praying, she slept. I shared this experience with Darek, and a doorway opened for both Darek and I to encourage her and their family with the goodness of God! While selfishly I was not a fan of sharing a room I know it was for good reason. God had a plan all along!
Once I made it home I was ready for the healing to manifest faster. I must say that the pain this time around was more intense and harder for me to get a handle on. I was given a “block” in my abdomen prior to surgery which was supposed to help with this intense pain, but I have no idea if it did. I wonder how much worse it would have been without that block because I was struggling. Thank goodness for my family. The kids were very good with following directions and keeping things semi-tidy, and my mom took care of all of the meals and errands while Darek was at work. I was finally able to stop taking pain meds on Thursday (seven days post surgery) so I feel very good about that Thankfully I was able to stop the prescription meds after 5 days but that still felt too long to me. I do have occasional pain, but nothing that needs medication.
This entire process is really fascinating to me. Just think, we can go through a process of being broken and / or repaired and our bodies naturally knit back together. Sometimes we heal stronger in areas of compromise. There is absolutely no way this happens by random chance.
We were created and designed to heal!
I recently had the opportunity to meet the parents of a young man who battled leukemia starting at the age of 2. He is now 6 years old and cancer free! Praise God!
This young boy is Grant Loven and he is an example of absolute selflessness! Grant was recently given a Make-A-Wish opportunity and exhibited the selfless heart of a child in his decision. When it came down to choosing what he wanted as his wish he chose to have a new playground built at his school. This story is one of faith, hope, and community. The gift of being in community with others is beautifully displayed throughout this story.
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It was an absolute blessing meeting his parents and learning about this courageous young man. The one theme that ties us all together is our faith. Faith in Jesus’ healing power and saving grace paves a path to a full life here on earth.
Susie Larson said it best: “The greatest disaster would be not knowing Jesus, for that decision bears eternal consequences. But as believers in Christ, we can have hope even in the disasters of this life because our God sees, and His purposes are greater than any disaster we will face on this earth.”
Our God Sees!
His purposes are greater!
God is always with us!
