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My youngest daughter Christa is having ankle surgery today.
Surgery and rehabbing her ankle were not part of her original plan for the summer. I talked about how her Plan A fell apart in my blog post “Why Can We Be Hopeful When Our Plans Fall Apart?”
Christa got through the last weeks of her spring semester at Bethel University (Minnesota) wearing one of those big black boots on her right foot – y’all know what I mean. She said when you’re wearing one you notice all the other people wearing them, too. It’s like how motorcyclists wave to one another when they pass each other on the highway.
She finished the volleyball season … on the sidelines, running the scoreboard. But, hey, she was with her team, and she had fun.
Christa hasn’t driven a car since the middle of April, which meant her boyfriend drove her back and forth to work – or to Starbucks – and other friends filled in when he couldn’t. (Thank you, Kiernan. Thank you, Katelyn.)
We’re all ready for her to be on the other side of surgery and commence with rehab. I don’t like the fact no one can be with her during pre-op or post-op – neither does her dad or her boyfriend, who arrived in Colorado yesterday to help her recuperate for the next week. But like so many other people who’ve had to have medical procedures during this crazy time of COVID, there’s absolutely nothing we can do about the “no family allowed” restriction.
Christa was going to write today’s blog post. A bad headache foiled that plan because we insisted she go to bed and be ready for surgery today. She wanted to write about how when things fall about, God catches you when you’re falling.
That truth is what’s gotten her through everything life has demanded of her since she was injured in mid-April.
She has a wonderful way with words, so stay tuned for her post later this summer.
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I’ll be praying for CJ today, and that she’ll know God’s presence today. And, I’m looking forward to reading her words later this summer!
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Thanks, Jeanne. The morning was long, waiting for the call from the nurse. The surgery went well, but it took a bit to get Christa’s pain under control afterward. She’s faring pretty well now.
Praying for Christa today!
My sun rose on a bloody day,
not the kind that I had planned,
but still I had to find a way
to find my peace, and understand
that things go on for those held dear,
and that I must yet cheer them on
even while (though I’m still here)
it seems that too soon I’ll be gone,
and so the best that I can give
is memory of smile and grace
to smooth the path that others live,
and girds my heart to what I’ll face.
Lord, ’till I meet You in the air,
please help me hold loved hearts in prayer!
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Thank you for praying for Christa today, my friend, even as you meet the challenges of your day.
You are in my prayers.
I’m so sorry she has to go in without one of you there. We have used speakerphone in these instances a few times this past year. Not the same, but it helped.
Adding my prayers for great skill in her procedure and care, and wondering what God-ordained encounters and conversations will arise as you all lean in to supporting Christa as she heals. There will be blessings in plan B from the God who holds each of your lives as precious.
Peace to you all today and in the days ahead.❤️
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Thank you for your prayers, Bernadette. I’ve told Christa many, many people are praying for her — and it always puts a smile on her face.
Praying for your dear daughter. xo
Blessings of healing & peace ~ Wendy Mac
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Thank you, dear friend. Your prayers mean so much.
Hope all went well and prayers for her recovery.
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Thanks, Denise. She’s doing well today, 24+ hours out from recovery. Her pain is minimal and I’m thankful for everyone’s prayers.