Gradual Awakening

Ephesians 3:17b-21

And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen

God has certainly done immeasurably more than all I could have asked or imagined in the last two days.  I still feel exhilarated about the results of the surgery and how easy the day went yesterday. Guess I didn't realize how much it was weighing on my mind. I feel a huge burden has been lifted and cast away.  Mike went to bed early last night, I think about 6:45. I didn't expect him to stay there all night, but he did.  

He had one hyper episode this morning, and I think I've figured out that it's the acetaminophen.  I called the pharmacist and they said they've never heard of Tylenol causing agitation, but I'm going to stop giving it to him and see if it makes a difference.  I did not give him any yesterday morning before surgery and he was so calm. He had a problem with Hydrocodone, so I think it's possible. Either due to other meds or his body chemistry, the brain injury or some other factor. Ibuprofen seems to be fine and Neurontin/Gabapentin is a must.  After he calmed down, and I had taken care of some phone calls, etc., we went to the J. C. Raulston Arboretum and walked around and had a wonderful time.  The weather was gorgeous, upper 50's, sunny and best of all...the daffodils are blooming! My favorite flower as they were always the first to bloom and gave the promise of Spring, my favorite season, just around the corner. I was snapping photos, getting ideas of flowers, trellises we could make, and being excited that we'll be able to do yard stuff at Mom and Dad's. 

Even better than daffodils, Mike and I actually communicated a little today. He was responding to my questions or comments and there seemed to be more life in his eyes (he wasn't just staring straight ahead).  As we were leaving the park, I commented to him that it was so good to hear him respond and I wondered if he felt like he was waking up from something, wondering what was happening, and what he was thinking and feeling.  He said "It was boring and interesting."  I said "What the Arboretum?" Mike: "Yes."  Ha Ha!  We weren't quite on the same wavelength, but at least he  answered in his own words and that made me laugh with joy.  God has truly been filling me up the last 2 days, I feel such relief and joy, and am ever grateful for His great love for us. So wide, long, high, and deep that we will never find the end of it. After lunch, he even brushed his teeth on his own.

Barbara brought a casserole for our supper and then Cheryl came to hang out with Mike while I went to get my hair cut.  Mike got to ride in the convertible again and then they played Uno. Mike and I walked to the basketball court, shot hoops for a while, showered, played cards, enjoyed supper, played cards and watched TV, before he went to bed at 9. What a marvelous day. I am very hopeful that these glimpses of clarity become longer and more frequent with each passing day.  What a mighty God we serve.

The theme of almost everything I pick up to read these past couple of weeks has been about prayer and seeking God, spending time with Him, fasting, and praying His word.  I just love how God orchestrates that.  From books that have sat on a shelf for years, to a magazine in a waiting room, a devotional on the night stand at the farm, and a current magazine all hitting the same subject - that is God. Isn't it amazing that He wants to spend time with us?  May we each yearn and long to be in His presence more and more each day.  I'm going to go meet with Him now.  Hope you will too.  Thank you so much for praying for us, He is answering.  Now just go enjoy His company. :-)