2 Weeks Post-Op

It's hard to believe I had this major surgery 2 weeks ago tomorrow! I am getting around pretty well considering my muscles were rearranged. Bending, twisting, lifting and driving are just not possible. I thought they were, but have found out the hard way I need to be careful. Dr. Scaff took one drain out and I was hoping for the other to be removed, but my body isn't cooperating. Hopefully, if I do nothing for a couple of days I may have a chance of removal on Friday. Really, DO NOTHING! That sounds so wonderful when you are not forced to do it. I always have to remind myself that God plans our life, but it is us that must navigate the paths. My navigator is Bill. He is God's gift to me. I know without him, I would push myself to much and too fast. I do not like to take medication so I doubt I would take the pain meds or rest. I'd just suffer the pain and be miserable. I thank God every day for my husband. So, when I found out I was moving classrooms and grade levels 5 days after surgery, it was Bill who said 'no problem we can do it'. Last Friday our 2nd grade classroom was ready for the first day of school. That night and through the weekend, Amy (my jobshare partner) and Bill as well as my faithful family and school custodian took down and moved the entire contents to our new Kindergarten classroom. More gifts to come: Our new team put up bulletin boards for us! Sister-in-law, Nancy, and brother Bill have our household running smoothly so that we can set up the new room. As of today we are almost 1/2 done! So, I am resting tonight in hopes of my doctor removing that drain before I go back to work on Monday. Isaiah 53:5 "But He was wounded for our transgressions. He was bruised for our iniquities. The chastisement for our peace was upon Him. And by His stripes we are healed." Thank you Jesus for your suffering, for I realize what I am experiencing is nothing and you will heal me.