running the race in place?!

Well, it has been a bit since I have posted... but there has been some "stuff" that warrants updating and input. Since my last post, my mother has been back under the knife to remove infection packets along the bones. Since that surgery, a large bruise has started to develop around her knee. After yet another two visits and more tests, it has been revealed that the the femur is dying. The second x-ray is missing bone that was showing in last weeks x-ray therefore bone is dying and flaking off. After yesterdays long drive, they determined that it will be hip replacement. Why the hip was not replaced in the first place... only the doctor knows the truth to the action. We can only assume that it was for glory of the fix since none have been able to make it work before. Before that could be definite, they had to check for infections again, and do a CAT scan. Checking for infection: they stick a large and long needle into the hip area to volume out any fluid that may be present in the area which would indicate infection. Her exact words, "It hurt really bad" She said she told them that and they replied "Really... it shouldn't!" Since that test came back good, all we are waiting on now is the results from the CAT scan. From the date of the doctors approval to proceed she will be off her inflammation meds at least for a week before they can do surgery. Pain tolerance/management is going to be rough! On top of that, there seems to be a problem with her knee as well. Needless to say, the hips is more of a pain then the knee at this point. What a mess????!!!!
She is so ready for the surgery, and yet the testing and travel is draining her spirit to fight. I can't imagine what is would be like to have two different times when you are just starting to make progress, and something come up that knocks you back down from the beginning again.

As for as the rest of the family... we are starting to slow for the school year but continue to move ahead with life. My hubby is almost done with the sports for a bit, and my oldest is ready for summer. Mean while, I am still in my current rock and hard place just waiting for God's reveal. (Job issue). I have adjusted my travel to more on the road, and spending more time with my family. It seems to have really helped my sleeping and emotions. However, I have also taken on an additional program at church to offset the lost of one of our members but this will only last through May. Come June, I have my plate full with getting ready for VBS as the music leader and member of the decorating crew. Throw in a few birthdays, reunions, holidays, and home renovations, and you have one busy family. From time to time, we have a chance to show down on the weekends and just enjoy each other. Life gets too busy not to stop and do this. The world tends to pull you apart when you are not able to pull back from time to time.

Hopefully I will be writing of my mom's progress in the future! Life can be overwhelming but with the Lord you can step back and take a deep breath to enjoy his Glory. 'Til next time... God Bless.

****DO YOU KNOW JESUS BECAUSE HE KNOWS YOU. God knows every hair on your head (Luke 12:6-8 NIV:Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies[a]? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows), and he gave his only son for you John 3:16 KJV-For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.)
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