2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,
who comforts us in all our tribulation,
that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble,
with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”
The theme in my life this week focuses on comfort. Two weeks flew by since my mother’s surgery. She stayed with my brother to be nearer her doctors.
My husband’s surgery went as scheduled last Friday (September 14). His pain cuts through him like a sharp knife. He winces as he walks down the hall.
I wish I could provide comfort to him. I pray for him daily since he has been home. He hoped that his pain would be more manageable and that he could return to part-time work this week, but it has kept him home juxtaposed between laying in bed watching old movies on his laptop and the back porch sitting watching the birds in the yard.
I walk up behind him. “Sweet heart, are you okay.”
He answers with a groan, but I kiss his forehead. “Don’t worry things will be better soon,” I attempt to comfort him. Patience though is not easy as we await his recovery.
I take comfort in the fact that my mother has improved. She still has to remain in Greenville for therapy and to see doctors the rest of the month. Hopefully, she can return in early October to her home and room filled with comfortable creations of quilts and blankets.
I wrote this post for the 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes and the Write 31 Days 2018 challenge.
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I am so sorry your husband is in such pain but relieve your mom is doing well. Praying right now for both of them and you. It is hard to watch those we love in pain.
Maree Dee recently posted…How to Keep a Strong Faith When Disappointed
I’m so glad your mom is doing better! I’ll pray for your husband and that he is pain-free soon!
Praying for a speedy recovery for your hubby!
Dear Mary, what a treat to find my post here as your favorite! I’m so glad to hear your mother is doing better. I know she will be glad to get back to her own familiar place. I pray that your husband will improve and heal and find relief from the pain. May God strengthen you, too, as you do what you can to provide comfort to all. Be sure to take care of yourself, too. Blessings and love to you! xoxo
Gayl,
there have been new developments. I will let everyone know on the Survivor’s Facebook group and a post soon.
Thanks for your continued prayers.
Mary Hill recently posted…#LMMLinkup and 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes : Comfort in Times of Distress
Continued prayers for healing in Jesus name, some pain is involved in healing, anything else tell it to go in Jesus name.
Rebecca,
Thanks they are so needed now.
Mary Hill recently posted…#LMMLinkup and 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes : Comfort in Times of Distress
I pray your mom and husband continue to recover well. Recovery time is so hard. I pray for you, too. May God’s grace carry you all through.
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Barbara, thanks so much for your prayers.
Mary Hill recently posted…#LMMLinkup and 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes : Comfort in Times of Distress
I’m glad your mom is doing better, Mary. And continuing to pray for your husband’s pain to greatly diminish soon. I’m sure that can be discouraging for him and for you too. 🙁
Thanks for sharing my series. We’ve made it to Day 8! Woo-hoo! 🙂
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Lisa,
I will catch up on your series tonight. I am so enjoying it. Thanks for your continued prayers and support.
Mary Hill recently posted…#LMMLinkup and 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes : Comfort in Times of Distress
My hat is off and I am standing up and applauding all the bloggers who are soldiering through this 31 days of writing.
Thank you for keeping us up-to-date on your family’s progress.
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You are so welcome. Thanks for being such a valued member of our community.
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