It's been quite a week! On Monday I had a post op doctor's appointment. I went in praying that I would get to move to a short arm cast . . . those hopes were dashed when the surgeon said that he wanted my wrist to stay locked in place to let the ligament repair sit for the next couple weeks. He did let me go to a cast that allows me bend me arm inward but not out past 90 degrees. I also got my fingers back!! I've actually had more pain from all the stretching of my fingers than from my wrist!!
On Wednesday Denise and I went to St. Paul and cleaned my office in the morning and said goodbye to my office-mates. Then it was off to Minneapolis for a retirement celebration. I was truly honored by all the kind words. After an informal gathering at the watering hole, we headed home knowing I had just finished a 26-year career. Wow, after literally working for the federal government for more than half my life, I was done!!
The next steps are becoming more real every day. We have been called to serve the forgotten poor of our world with Mercy Ships beginning at the end of January. To get there, so many steps remain . . . got an email last night regarding a possible renter for our house . . . sold our piano in a way that has to be God driven (the negotiation was non-existent, the buyer felt he HAD to buy this piano!!) . . . packing our house, etc.
As we reach each step that causes us stress, something just happens to cause the issue to dissolve. More proof we're following the path that He has planned for us. Please pray that we can have peace and continue to trust that we are following the right path!
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