Post Surgery (Day 3)

Today is the third day after my surgery and I am surprisingly feeling really, really good.  I actually was up for getting out of the house today so we packed up the kids in the van and went to church.  That was nice for me for a lot of reasons.  First, to get out of the house and actually smell fresh air was very welcomed.  Second, having lots of people express concern and compassion to our family just makes a guy feel incredibly loved!  Third, to be able to go to church, sit with my wife through the whole service, and not have to worry about any of the details was surreal.  I made this comment on the TNC Blog earlier while posting the set list that most people would never understand all that goes through the mind of a worship leader during a service.  I think I'm going to post something later this week about all that floods my mind on a given Sunday..make sure to check back for that.  We'll have some fun!

Laurie has been phenomenal.  I'm convinced she moonlights as "Wonder Woman"!  To take care of five kids (yes, I added myself to that count), keeping us fed, keeping the house clean, and playing referee, she's got my vote for the next president (though she has gratefully already declined that position).

The kids are taking it all in.  Austin, our 8 year old, and Stephen, 5, have pitched in and done everything we've asked them to.  Responsibility and maturity are just two words that come to mind.  Zane, 3, and Ella, almost 2, are very loving and sweet and extremely curious about my leg brace and bandages.  Zane has even told me lately that both his knees are hurting now.  Got to love the innocence of children!

So this week brings three physical therapy sessions and the hopes that I'll be about ready to drop the crutches by the end of the week.  All the prayers and outpouring of love in various ways from friends and church family has been cool.  I'm convinced that is one way God gives us a big old hug!