RECOVERY! 

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not grow weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 KJV 

I was 30 years old, six months pregnant and recovering from an emergency appendectomy when I read Isaiah 40:31 on a hospital menu. I claimed those words for myself, anxious to renew my strength. Little did I know it would become a life verse for me and my family through the years. Even today, I’m claiming this verse as I recover from another emergency surgery. 

On Christmas morning, in Arkansas, I awoke to blood gushing from my nose anddown my throat. (Sorry for the graphics.) I called 911 and landed at the local ER where my nose was packed and repacked along with advice to go to the hospital if it happened again. Next day, the tsunami hit again and my son rushed me to Mercy Hospital ER in Rogers, where an ENT diagnosed the problem. 

A blood vessel was spurting blood from my nasal cavity but he couldn’t get to it because of a deviated septum, which I didn’t know I had. He recommended immediate surgery to repair the septum and cauterize the blood vessel. Seeing no other choice, I agreed and remarked, “I hope you’re good.” 

He responded, “I am!” Interesting that it felt a little comforting to have this young, slightly egotistical doctor in charge. And of course, my son, Aaron was there to support and watch over his mom. 

After a two-day hospital stay, I was discharged to the care of my son, who spent a few days with me in my little cottage in the woods in Bella Vista, Arkansas. As I write this I am still in the midst of recovery, claiming God’s promise from Isaiah 40:31. 

Though this is not a Valentine story, as February stories go, it is definitely one of love. Aaron has taken great care of me, and I’ve been blessed with prayers from friends, family and people I don’t even know. Thank you for caring, sharing and praying for my recovery. God Bless!