Not much to share this evening.  I have had some success and so I have a shot at getting the nose hose (at least some of the medical staff had never heard it put quite that way) removed possibly tomorrow.  I don’t want to be too overconfident of too much!  

It seems to me that I am getting over most of the pain from the surgery.  I am still on some narcotics to help with the tube and any other pain that might come along.  The narcotics just whack me and I sleep for about half the time until the next round.  I’ve stretched taking the narcotics from every four to ever six hours or so. 

The night nurse last evening (super kid; far and away the best care I have gotten since coming in here) told me that I hold the record for people walking on her watch.  Who would have ever thought it?  The non-runner/non –walker taking the lead as a walker.

Tennessee beating Florida did make me feel a bit better.

Is it a crime to burn hospital gowns when you leave the hospital?  I might go buy some just for the joy of watching them go up in flames.

Scott Martin came by for a few minutes this morning.  In only the way Scott Martin could do, he smiled at me and said, “Guess I am on the other side of the bed this time.”  If there is anyone I know who knows the pain on this side of the hospital bed it is Scott.  He read me the 37th psalm and had prayer with me.  Here are some verses from the psalm.

23 If the LORD delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm;

24 though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.

34 Wait for the LORD and keep his way.

39 The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD;

he is their stronghold in time of trouble.

40 The LORD helps them and delivers them;

he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,

because they take refuge in him.

Thanks, Scott.  Trying hard to wait and not fall. He is the stronghold.  What a great thought:  Not only are my times in the hands of God, but this challenge is too.  The Lord is upholding me with His hand.  He is a big God.  One hand will do on this one.

Just to let you know, though my body in lying in a bed much of the time, my soul is still standing.

       Praise Him when you worship Him on the Lord’s Day.  If you are a person who hasn’t been going to church lately, then get up and go in the morning.  I sure would if I could.  Don’t take the privilege or the opportunity for granted.