I found out shortly after my last post that I would need to have my gallbladder taken out. I have been pretty sick in regards to food for a couple of months. A pretty routine procedure, a week off of work and I should be good to go. So on August 31st Michael and I arrived at the hospital and I was off. It went off without a hitch. The recovery however has been a bit hectic. We ended up in the ER with some issues. I also have still been having issues with digestion, and have been going through a series of tests to find out what is going on. I had a great friend come visit from FL just to be with us, wasting her vacation to sit on the couch with me. My family checked in to make sure we were OK. Mom even booked a flight to come when she found out I was in the ER, But we managed to talk her out of coming. The picture of the body came into full reality for me, a grand reminder of just how big my family is. When you become a believer you are adopted into this amazing family. You gain so many brothers and sisters in Christ and there is this amazing connection that can't be explained other than we are prat of the Body.
1st Corinthians 12:27
"Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it".
"Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it".
We so learned the meaning of this during this past two weeks. We had meals provided everyday after the surgery. And my diet was no easy task, Gluten Free and Fat free who wants to mess with that. My firiend waited on me hand and foot. There were people praying for me across the world. From FL to China and beyond. Our pastor was at the hospital with us and an amazing couple that Michael and I have grown to Love, sat at the hospital with Michael during my surgery. Making sure he took care of himself as well. During the two weeks they called to check-in, offered to clean toilets and care for us in anyway possible.
And the most unexpected, I have missed a lot of work, I am thankful it is not our craziest time of the year. I was able to check-in and keep up with what was going on through email. But none the less, because of the events that had taken place earlier this year with my grandma I was quickly out of vacation and sick time. Michael and I altered our budget to prepare for the time that I was missing without pay. But once again the body stepped in and made sure that we were taken care of and will not have to do that. I am totally blown away, humbled and thankful to be part of such a body. People sacrificing their own time to make sure we were taken care of in so many ways. It causes me to put my pride aside and humble myself to accept this. I love to give but recieving has always been hard.
And then it dawned on me, these are the same people that will have an impact on my child(ren). Those people that have prayed, have checked-in, have come for a visit, have loved on us, people part of this large body, my family, will have an impact on my child. And I am eternally grateful for that and even more want to get her home to experience this love.
So, while this may not be a post about the adoption, It is a post I wanted to share. I am so thankful for my own adoption (Story yet to come) into this family, that cares, loves, prays, without hesitation.
To my family, Thank you all for all your love and support.
Romans 12:5
"So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others".
I leave you with this... Right where I am at.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4eZybIXpm8&feature=share
