As a friend dropped off a bag of snacks, and another a beautiful thoughtful gift for recovery, one of the best gifts arrived from Ohio the night before surgery.
My sister has graciously made the trek from Ohio to be there with me tomorrow. There are few gifts like a sister. We have traversed many roads together and sometimes those roads have crossed and others have led us to be states away. As we have grown and matured we have grown in our friendship.
So it’s super comforting that she gets to be here for another road the Lord has asked me to walk and I’m grateful this road is crossing our paths.

If you know me, you know I have a love for pickles! She crocheted this super cute pickle for me! I’m going to keep him close!

My nephew also sent me a monster truck drawing to help aid in recovery ❤️!
Between all the prayers, gifts, texts and words of encouragement, I am beyond humbled.
Surgery is set for noon tomorrow and expected to take about 4 hours. Here are some ways you can pray:
- Pray for my surgeon. Her name is Dr. Hoffman. Pray that the Lord will give her wisdom and discernment, a steady hand and eyes to see what she needs to see.
- Pray that I will have opportunity to share His good name.
- Pray for good pain management
- Pray for the nurses and staff who will be on my care team that they will be encouraged and supported
- Prayers that my system would restart (I can’t leave the hospital until it does).
Thank you for journeying with me! God gives good gifts!
The Lord has you in His hand JB. Praying the surgery goes as planned. That your recovery is as expected. That you’re able to adjust to the new challenge and get home for complete rest. Love you sister!
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