This morning in my devotions (I read a series on my tablet) the author was talking about how its a sin to complain. Reading through it made me think about my life and how I need to work on not complaining. Now don't get me wrong I'm not a huge complainer. I just felt like I could do better, the author recommended at the end of the day reflecting and pondering on all your blessings as you fall asleep. Which I should try to do more of, maybe it will help me fall asleep easier?
So right away this morning I got a chance to think of the blessings I do have instead of complaining over a situation. Casey doesn't have any work today so we decided to take the chance and have him looked at by the Dr. He's been having trouble breathing when he lays down and wheezing. So its either his tonsils (which have always been HUGE) or he's sick (my thought on it) or something worse. I also have been battling what I believe to be a sinus infection. So we scheduled appointments for late this morning, we got the kids packed up and in the car and I turn the key........ Nothing, I'm like "Uh oh" as I turn the key again...... Nothing I look at Casey. He jumps from the car and tells me to pop the hood. So after looking at it and hooking it to a battery charger and getting a LITTLE juice we figure its just the battery. Which sounds about right because the last time I replaced it was in 2007 I think. So about time I guess!
So instead of complaining I right away thought how grateful I was that it happened while we were home and not out somewhere.... Especially with the kids. Or worse that just myself and the kids were out somewhere and it wouldn't start. I am thankful Casey was home and it can be addressed so quickly. Eli was sitting in the back seat of the car whining and saying "cold" LOL So we unloaded the kids and Casey is on his way to get a new battery as I type this. We were able to move the appointments to later in the afternoon so we'll still be able to be seen today still.
Now as I reflect on God's blessings I also ask that everyone be praying over Casey. If he needs to have his tonsils out its NOT a minor surgery for an adult. We have heard horror stories about adults having their tonsils out. His tonsils have always been huge... I mean like every time any Dr looks in his mouth they about fall over how big they are. They always ask if he has trouble breathing and normally he doesn't, they also always ask if he snores and the answer is YES! and actually its been getting worse at night. It used to just be when he was on his back but now its happening when he's on his side too which makes it hard for me to sleep as I can't just tell him to roll over. We have been told he will probably need at least 3wks off work for recovery from the surgery. Thankfully its a new year and he has 2wks of vacation. We're praying that if he does need to have them removed that he will recover quickly and maybe not need the 3wks off. Also pray for me and the kids, it will be hard on me to take care of the kids by myself completely for 3wks if he really can't do anything. We'll see though, I bet he won't be just laying around those 3wks.... I can almost promise you he won't be a good patient in that aspect.
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