Exceedingly, Abundantly More

"Exceedingly, Abundantly More"

Friday, January 20, 2012
From Bob

Another good week! I could get use to this. I overdid it last Saturday and my doctor thinks I pulled a muscle. I've been resting a little more this week. Unfortunately we were unable to go to Gainesville last weekend. James (Emily's husband) was sick and so they had to postone Anderson's baby dedication.

I am enjoying my new walker. I "walked" into dialysis Monday surprising the nurses and staff. The problem is being able to walk out. Walking requires an acceptable standing blood pressure before you are allowed to leave. Because I still have "orthostatic hypotension" my blood pressure often drops dramatically when I stand up. Patra brings my wheelchair in case we can't get my blood pressure up. (Being in a wheelchair only requires a sitting blood pressure and I do better at that.) So far this week I've done OK (barely) with the standing blood pressure.
I will receive another epidural steroid injection next week. I am looking forward to that.

Ephesians 3:20-21 " Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen." I have been the recipient of God's promises in these verses. He has done "exceeding abundantly" above what I have asked or thought or even thought was possible.

Jenny's husband, David and I celebrated our birthdays on Monday night. It was a good family time. I told Patra later that night that I will always cherish the memories of the family laughing together. We were entertained by two princesses.

Two years ago, when I first started this blog, I knew that I would need my faith, my family and my friends to encourage and sustain me. One of my nurses was talking to me on Wednesday and asked how people can make through life without faith in Christ. It made me think that it is not just people going through the "tall weeds" that need Jesus. As the song said many years ago - "People need the Lord."

"Dear God: Thank you for another good week. Your grace and goodness have exceeded anything I could have asked for. We have so many friends going through tough times. Several have been in the hospital. Several are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation. Several have recently lost loved ones. Father, may they all know your presence and comfort. Help me to be faithful to you."

Until next Friday. God willing.
Bob