Monday! Is Monday a dreaded word, or full of hope. Today marks the start of a new week! This week may be busy, with great advantages to partake of. Will I chose to see those choices, or bury myself in my blankets and hide. I will attempt to do what I can this week, but only with God’s help. I cannot, and will not do this alone. God will guide my steps, and my choices!
Friendship
A friend loves at all times, and a brother was born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 (ESV)
Friendship is a blessed concept. Who can you count as a true friend? Are you a true friend? These are all questions that I have been pondering lately. I can honestly say that I am married to my best friend, which is really good; because we spend almost all day, everyday together. But, as a woman, I feel that I am supposed to have many close female friends. I have a few close female friends; but have been unable to see any of them for months, due to my recent SI Joint Fusion surgery. I feel lost at times, due to the lack of girl time.
This then turns my mind to am I a good friend. I know that I try to be, but honestly there are times when I get selfish. I dwell on how poorly I am feeling, and fail to see the need of those I call friends. God, I pray that I can grow into the woman that you desire me to be.
Book Reviews
I have been reading many fantastic books. I will add reviews for the one’s that I think others would truly enjoy! Many of these reviews are posted to Netgalley, and amazon!
- Knit Purl Pray: By Lisa Bogart: Publication Date: October 13, 2015: Available from http://www.amazon.com/Knit-Purl-Pray-Devotions-Creative/dp/1617955760/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445289274&sr=8-1&keywords=knit+purl+pray
Fantastic read for knitters (or anyone wishing to grow closer to God)! Provides daily tidbits to ponder while one knits. Devotionals are each short, humorous, and totally fitting for knit whits. LOVE THIS BOOK!
- Beautiful Now: 90 days of experiencing God’s Dreams for you! By: Stasi Eldredge: Publication Date Jan. 1, 2016, Publisher David C. Cook, ISBN: 9780781414074. Price $16.99
Fantastic devotional for any woman. Focuses on the big issues women face with themselves, fear, God, and their families. Presented in a daily devotional format, without dates, which allows one to work at their own pace! Highly recommend, and plan to buy several copies to share with the important ladies in my life!
Sundays
Sunday, seem to be the day that my pain intensifies, and my patience crumbles. I know that it is spiritual warfare. Trying to keep me from going to church, and breaking down communication lines with those I love. I truly find it hard to relax, and enjoy the Lord’s day. My mind races with what I need to do, and I get overwhelmed. Today, or technically yesterday, went really well. I made it to church, but pushed myself too hard and walked too far. God is good!
Survey Sites
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Endings
This week has been full of many endings. I finished knitting my niece’s Christmas gift! I hope she likes it. I ordered new yarn to start my nephew’s Christmas blanket (chosen colors: red and orange)! I would not have chosen these colors together, but I asked him on three separate occasions for two colors, and he continually chose these! I am going to try a more advanced knitting pattern in this blanket. Thus far this year I have knitted three full sized blankets (one for Selah, Eden, and Luke). I find knitting to be a soothing way to deal with my pain.
I am blessed to have been granted a two day extension on my final paper for BUSI 610 (Organizational Design & Structure ) at Liberty University Online. I am putting the finishing touches on my paper, with the goal of submitting the paper within the next six hours (will only be six hours past the due date)! I asked for the extension because of the injection that I received on Wednesday, and the subsequent pain (literally) in my backside! The injection site seems to be calming down, and I am able to sit for a bit longer everyday.
The final paper that I am writing for my class is on the Constructs of Leadership and how they relate to overall organizational success. I know, highly interesting, bet you can’t wait to read this one. I will save you the torture, unless you truly want to read it; or unless you are my designated proofreader, sorry John! I did actually learn quite a bit while researching, and writing this piece; but have a nagging feeling that I missed something in the assignment.
The Day After Injection
So, yesterday I had an injection into my right butt cheek (bursa was inflamed from too much sitting). I was sitting so long because of my SI Joint fusion in July, and subsequent non-weight bearing status (now using a cane). I am slowly learning to walk again, never dreamed that it would be this difficult.
Yesterday, I had a few hours with no pain. Then the numbing agent used in the procedure wore off, and boy was I in pain. The pain got so bad that I was continually sitting on ice packs, with minimal relief.
Today, I am still in pain, but it is not quite as bad. Here’s hoping it continues to get better.
Question: What is the correct side to use a cane one? I see PT in the morning, but am trying to get used to this on my own. My husband and my mom (a nurse) think the cane should be on my bad side; while a nurse at the injection suite said to use it on the good side. It feels more secure, and steady on my bad side. Wonder what PT will say!
Injection Day!
I should be used to this. But, the idea of someone sticking a needle into my low back/butt scares the heck out of me. Hubby and I decided to sleep until we had to leave for the injection. So, we got up around 1 pm, had devotions, and got on the road. The ride there wasn’t too bad (took normal meds, plus 2 0.5 Ativans to calm me down for the procedure). Surprisingly, they also calmed me down for the ride there (drivers are crazy). Arrived a bit early, and was taken back rather quickly. Procedure went smoothly, it was nice to see the xray screen, which gave me something to concentrate on while trying not to freak out about huge needle (really just normal size, but felt huge). Came home and had to sleep because anti-anxiety meds made me so tired. Now about 8 hours post procedure, I am starting to feel the lidocaine (or whatever numbed me up) wearing off. Pain is increasing, but hopefully will get more relief soon!
The Ponderings of a Servangirl 