Recovery

     So as some of you may know I had surgery on my left foot Aug. 2nd. It was the most painful thing  EVER! And what is more excruciating is being on complete bedrest (other than bathroom privileges) for 2 weeks! There is something just horrible about watching your family scramble around trying to do everything as you just sit back and lay helpless in bed. Really.... it's hard. Some people said "just enjoy it while you can." So in the beginning I was hopeful like " yeah this is gonna be great! I'll sit back, read books, journal write, find new recipies, listen to old sermons, blah, blah." Well just say the 1st week was so painful I was constantly taking my meds which made me extremely drowsy. So all I did was sleep. Kaleo stayed home to be my nurse/butler/maid/water boy/company =) And Milt took Camea to my mother-in-law's before work, because obviously I could not take care of her.

     I am now in week 2. The pain in slowly subsiding, and I am hobbling around on my heel with 1 crutch instead of two. I've had great help this week! Olivia came to help this week, which has been actually fun having her around. Kaleo and Livie have been bike riding, taking Camea out to play, having DS competitions, and of course cleaning, cooking, and helping me with whatever I need. Janey(The pastor's wife from Seal Beach) brought us dinner 2 nights which was a huge blessing, and very yummy =)
     While being stuck in the house I have pondered many things like.....

1) I miss my freedom, I actually love being able to do things for my family. Yes, even laundry and cleaning.

2.) I feel a greater burden to outreach. I'm anxious to interact with sinners, to see what God will possible do in their lives.

3.)Soaking up minutes, hours,days with my kids during these summer months. Just sitting back listening to their silly antics and innocent joy!


So being out of my normal life routine has showed me that all the times I might have complained of the day to day expectation of being a wife, mom, pastor's wife, I really do love my life. I have a God-fearing husband, 2 great kids, a handful-sized congregation that is growing in their faith, and my salvation still... to pray for those who still aren't saved.