That's right. It's D Day- Surgery Day.
I won't lie; I am scared. I mean, anything messing with the spine is scary. The recovery isn't going to be fun. But when all is said and done, the quality of life improvement far outweighs the painful recovery. I will have a life again, I will be a productive member of society. And nothing sounds better (well, except for marrying Brian) than that.
Speaking of Brian, I wanted to let everyone who doesn't already know that is grandmother, June Washburn, passed away at the age of 84 yesterday at 3:15 pm. She had a heart attack early Saturday morning which blew her valve out. It was downhill from there. They had her on machines keeping her body chemistry in balance and a ventilator. Right before 3 pm, the doctors were able to give her a shot of something to bring her to consciousness, and Mark (Brian's dad) was able to say goodbye to her. We don't know if she understood, but I think she did. Within 3 minutes of putting her back under and taking her off the machines, it was evident the machines were keeping her alive. Within 15 minutes, she was gone. While this was the worst possible weekend for her to go, with surgery for me being today, God works in His timing. Mark was supposed to go there last weekend, and was delayed until this weekend. God knew why, and was directing our footsteps. We will fly out late Wednesday (which will be extremely painful for me, but possible; I want to be there to support my future husband during this difficult time), and most likely come back Sunday. Viewing and Funeral are scheduled for Friday morning.
Please, if we come to mind, we would be thankful for prayers. For Brian, as he deals with the passing of his beloved grandmother and for the strength to get through this (it's the first real close family member he has ever had pass that he really has to deal with; having dealt with my grandpa's passing 2 years ago, I know what he is feeling right now). And for today for the surgery; for God to guide the surgeons and nurses in their care of me and others, for the surgery to go well with no complications, for a swift recovery and minimal pain, and for the strength to be there for Brian when he needs it.
Dear Lord, please protect Your child, keep Brittany safe and have your angels watch over her before, during, and after surgery. Keep Brittany, Sharon (her mother), Brian, and all family members and friends calm and always trusting in You during this time. Let them know You are the great I AM, and will never forsake one of Your own. Help Brittany to heal fast, and deal with the pain in a gracious manner. Give her strength to get through this, give Brian strength to take care of her, and watch over all Your children, always. Comfort Brian during this time of grief; let him know that Grandma June is with Jesus now, in no pain, and watching over him always. Give him strength to get through the next week, healing of his heart and closure on Friday at the funeral, and many good, happy, and beloved memories of his Grandma June. Let him know that his Savior is always there for him, and because of Jesus, not only is Grandma June safe in Heaven with Grandpa Clair, but that we will see her and be with her in Eternity with our Lord. Amen.
I don't know when I will be able to update again; we will see how the pain is. Thank you for your prayers.
