That's a condition from which I have suffered for the last couple of decades. It is a hand condition that is genetic in source and debilitating only if allowed to continue until the fingers are drawn so far toward the palm of the hand that they obstruct the grip of anything. My fingers have started that journey and my grip is affected so correction is on the way.
Why am I telling you this? Because the surgery is tomorrow and the recovery time is a sling for two to three days, a splint-cast 24-7 for one week, then to be worn at night for five weeks.
That's the left hand [which has the more advanced contracture] then the procedure is repeated for the right hand. So for the next three months I will be hindered to some degree with typing on the computer key-board.
To what degree I do not yet know. But this post will alert the couple of people who read what I think and write that, while still thinking, the writing will be hindered somewhat. ;)
Seriously, I do wish to let you know because prayer is always in order and, in God's providence, I will do whatever I can to get back to normal as rapidly as possibly.
I told my Surgeon that all things MUST be accomplished by the spring so I can open the swimming pool and ride my motorcycle. :) [Then there is this blog thing.]
Paul B.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
KNOWING GOD'S WILL
KNOWING GOD'S WILL
Being a Christian is a work of Sovereign Grace that's for sure.
But Christ, His Cross and tomb are sufficient to make any repentant secure.
That security is not just that my sin is forgiven though that is real.
It is that I have a living relationship and at His feet I long to kneel.
So it is to do His will that I find uppermost in my heart and mind.
The problem is I'm not sure in certain decisions that will I can find.
Where the scriptures speak and I understand what is said I want to obey.
But that silence about what job to take I fear will lead me astray.
Choices about marriage, college, and the like throw me for a loop.
If I miss God's will and then His best for life can I spiritually regroup?
But looking again I found that it is His love for me that will always prevail.
With a love in return I choose what I will and his purpose for me will never fail.
So my life has taken on a new color and tenor which resonate in joy.
For fear is banished and love has replaced it which nothing can destroy.
Being a Christian is a work of Sovereign Grace that's for sure.
But Christ, His Cross and tomb are sufficient to make any repentant secure.
That security is not just that my sin is forgiven though that is real.
It is that I have a living relationship and at His feet I long to kneel.
So it is to do His will that I find uppermost in my heart and mind.
The problem is I'm not sure in certain decisions that will I can find.
Where the scriptures speak and I understand what is said I want to obey.
But that silence about what job to take I fear will lead me astray.
Choices about marriage, college, and the like throw me for a loop.
If I miss God's will and then His best for life can I spiritually regroup?
But looking again I found that it is His love for me that will always prevail.
With a love in return I choose what I will and his purpose for me will never fail.
So my life has taken on a new color and tenor which resonate in joy.
For fear is banished and love has replaced it which nothing can destroy.
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