Angels In The O.R.

I am at home this afternoon resting and recuperating from this morning's outpatient surgery to install a portacath in my upper chest wall. It was an early start for us as we left home in the pre-dawn darkness, arriving at University Hospital Day Surgery center at 5:45 a.m. I had a sweet peace in my spirit as we arrived, and thanked God for assuring me that He was still in control, and that He had already made special arrangements for my surgery. It was evident from the moment I checked in at the reception desk. Hattie got me registered, and was polite and kind to me. When I arrived upstairs in my holding room, the O.R. Nurse entered my room and said, "My name is Stacey, your O.R. Nurse, and I HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR YOU! My mom visits your website every day and she is also praying for you, and so is my church." (Christian Heritage Church) I just smiled, and silently whispered a "thank you" to God for looking after me! How awesome to discover that one of my prayer partners is my O.R. Nurse!!

Stacey introduced me to the other caregivers and assured me that I had the "A-TEAM" taking care of me today. Arlene did my EKG, and Thelma did a great job starting my I.V., then prepped the surgery site by shaving my upper chest. I complained, telling her that it has taken me 49 years to grow those 10 hairs!!! She assured me that I still had a couple left. I cut a deal with Thelma and she promised to have a cup of coffee waiting for me when I returned from surgery.

The procedure went very well. I was sedated, but not totally asleep. The doctor & anesthesiologist were pleasant, kind, and competent. An hour later I was getting dressed, drinking my cup of HOT coffee (Thanks Thelma!) and being wheeled to the discharge area. I told Vicky that I wanted some breakfast, so we stopped by Waffle House before going home. Once back at the house, Vicky ordered me straight to bed and I slept til about 1:00 p.m.

Melody and Karlee left for the airport early this morning. Thanks to Pastor John for serving as chauffer! We had a great visit, and I will greatly miss them. I know that God will arrange for us to get together again in Oregon soon!

I was not looking forward to the procedure today, but God once again made it another "opportunity for grace" and I thank Him for how well everything turned out. I met some real, live ANGELS, and got to personally meet one of my prayer partners. God is awesome! I am blessed! Thanks for your prayers this morning. Believe me, I could feel them! I love you!