Storms of Life

The lesson that I taught in Sunday School this past Sunday was on the same topic as the title of this post. Never in a million years did I think that this week I would experience some difficult storms myself.

My mother had surgery to drain fluid from her brain on Monday and surgery to put in a permanent shunt Wednesday. Unfortunately, she will have an additional surgery Friday morning because the doctor wasn't happy with the placement of the shunt. What concerns me the most is that she has not really been up out of the bed but once yesterday and once today.

This couldn't be a worse week for me to be out of the office, especially since I'll be traveling next week.

To top it off, my dearest friend is experiencing a number of difficulties herself. I am so glad that I can be there for her. I hurt because she hurts. Jim and I have peace knowing that we're not alone in this matter, but is hard to convey it to my friend.

And so, as I struggle to stay awake to finish this post, I covet your prayers.

God's Blessings on you!

Comments

Lisa said…
I'll be praying for you. With my mom having gone through brain surgery back in October (and the insertion of a shunt as well), I can relate to the concerns you face.
February 1, 2008 at 6:55 AM
Confessing Lunatic said…
Lisa: It really means a lot to me that you are praying, too. I know God is bigger than all of this and I know He will take care of everything. Sometimes it just hard to see that in the NOW. Thank you so much!

Lisa
aka Confessing Lunatic
February 1, 2008 at 8:58 AM
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