As I look outside my window:
It is beautiful high of 70's and supposed to get to the mid 80's. I LOVE IT! The sun is shining and the flowers are blooming. Hello spring! There is a strong breeze that keeps blowing through though. My neighbor his getting their driveway seal coated so I'm hearing that noise right now.
Right now I am:
Just keeping myself available for when my husband needs me. I brought him home from the hospital yesterday after his second hip surgery. He's not doing so well this time around and is in a lot of pain. We live in a split level home so when we came home he had to go through the garage and stay downstairs in the rec room. Hopefully in a few days the physical therapist can help him up the stairs so he can be in the main living area with us. He can't do stairs right now ... too painful. I'm also cleaning here and there and hanging out with my daughter as she watches her show.
Thinking and pondering:
About my husband and all he's going through right now. It's not easy. The pain is making him depressed. I'm trying to do the best I can to be a supportive wife and give him encouragement but it's not easy. Why do these things have to happen to such an amazing guy?
On my bedside table:
My Bible and my kindle which I haven't had a chance to pick up and read lately.
On my tv tonight:
I don't know. My husband, who can't do much of anything, will be laying on the couch watching whatever he wants and I'm sure the kids will hog the upstairs tv.
Listening to:
My daughter's show on tv and the seal coating truck outside.
On my to do list:
Grocery shopping
I still have to buy an Easter dress for my daughter. I better get on that!
Happening this week:
Taking care of my husband as he continues to recover from surgery.
Two baseball practices for my son.
No school for my son on Friday.
Easter on Sunday!
What I am creating:
Tonight I'm hoping to try a lemon cookie recipe I found on Pinterest. Will let you know later how it turns out.
My simple pleasure:
Just having a minute to myself.
Looking around the house:
From the moment I wake up until the time I go to sleep I'm on my feet cleaning ... and by the end of the day the house still manages to look messy. So yes, there is a mess here and there and right now my focus is on taking care of my husband's needs so everything is put on hold until I get around to it.
From the camera:
My husband
Bible verse:
"Be still and know that I am God ..." -- Psalm 46:10
My husband became depressed while waiting for a transplant, and going through the lymphoma that took his life. I know how helpless you can feel. The important thing is to listen, be there for him, and let him know that he is needed. You both will get through this, one day, or even five minutes at a time, whatever pace works best for your family. God bless you all!
ReplyDeleteWishing you the best of luck throughout your husband's recovery! Hope you have a blessed Easter,
ReplyDeleteSherry
One last thing, don't stress over what you can't get done right now. Take care of what's important, and don't be too hard on yourself. You have a lot on your plate right now, but with the Lord's help, everything is possible.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. I really appreciate it so much. I'm very sorry to hear about your husband though. I am hanging in there and doing the best I can and yes with God's help. Faith is what gets us through it all. Again, THANK YOU!
DeleteYour welcome, and thank you. :) Sorry that I hadn't seen your cooments until today. Things have been hectic here.
ReplyDeleteA happy spring indeed!
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