In staff meeting on Tuesday, we got into a great discussion about prayer. That discussion has led me to many questions that I’m processing through…so I figured I’d throw a few of them out to you and get your opinions.
* How would you define a “good” prayer time?
* Is there anything more powerful or impacting about praying with a group of committed believers over praying alone?
* If you are praying in a group setting, does how close you are to those you’re praying with factor in to how powerful or impacting that prayer time is?
Now I know that prayer is an all day, everyday thing and is meant to be the natural communication of our daily lives. I’m referring to more specific, set aside times of prayer.
Those are just a few of the many questions…and I’ve really been enjoying the “process of processing” since Tuesday’s staff meeting.
I’d really appreciate your feedback…so comment away.
a random list of things that are making me happy right now:
- knowing that a throat can, in fact, begin to heal. I was skeptical for the last few days.
- finishing Heroes, season 1. wow, that was great! It has officially taken the “favorite tv show” slot.
- playing guitar with the apex band this weekend.
- playing Guitar Hero 3…and possibly beginning to appreciate classic and 80’s rock for the first time ever.
- seeing my bro, sis-in-law, and new niece. Reagan is adorable, and so are Jason and Rachel.
- having a boys-day with Gibson today. We watched “Meet the Robinsons”, which I thought was great. Then we went to Guitar Center to buy strings…and play with the “big-boy-toys”. We closed out our fun by having lunch at Skyline - yeah, it was probably too soon for me to try that after the surgery…oh well, it was worth it.
- having a full week of hang out time with my family…even if I was in pain, it was great to be with them for a full week. And they really, REALLY took care of me well.
- seeing God’s goodness…in just about everything.
- watching my daughter run…or try to run…it’s hilarious.
- having wireless internet at our house for the first time ever. thanks drew!
- knowing that praise band interviews start next week.
This is my 6th day since the surgery and I think I’m seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. These past few days have been pretty uncomfortable, especially late at night and early in the morning, but the days seem to be easing up a bit.
The recovery has been a little more entertaining than I thought it would be. I’ve been watching the DVD’s of Heroes, Season 1…man, that’s a good show! Also been watching the DVD’s of the Office, Season 2…hilarious. But the biggest surprise was when my wife came home with this:
My wonderful wife and my great co-workers at Apex went in together and got me Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock. Yes, I’m hooked. It’s so much fun. Amber and I played it for about 5 hrs the first day she brought it home. Even Gib loves it…
he’s such a rockstar…
Aside from all the DVD’s and video games, some good friends have stopped by as well. Brian brought me a great Kiwi-Quencher smoothie, Joel & Kari brought me the Office DVD’s, and Joe stopped by to hang out for a while…and he brought his whole movie library with him as well. It’s been nice to have some good friends stop by, even though I can’t really talk much at all. They constantly have to lean in and ask “what’d you say?” Probably just as annoying for them as it is for me. Amber has to translate the whole time.
So, I’m definitely sick of pain, sick of soft foods, sick of being in my house all the time…but at least I’m with great people doing some pretty fun stuff. Thanks to everybody for the prayers, gifts, cards, emails, etc. It’s greatly appreciated.
so I’m asking myself that question today…maybe God wanted my tonsils and uvula to stay in there? The pain took a big jump today. wow. Hopefully it’ll be easing up soon though.
I’ve gained:
- a lot more facial hair
- even more weird tastes in my mouth
- a down-to-the-minute anticipation of my next pain pill
- the Office, season 2, DVD’s. courtesy of Joel & Kari
I’ve lost:
- 8 lbs.
- a recollection of what the “out of doors” look like
- an appreciation for a good burp. they just hurt too badly now.
- most of my voice…I’m kinda quiet and raspy…I’d like to say it’s sexy…but it’s not. It’s just weird.
Again, I can’t say enough how good Amber has been this whole time. She’s a wonderful wife, friend, servant, and nurse. Gib and Maya have even been really nice. They come and lay in bed with me pretty often.
Sorry I don’t have much to say today…not even sure why I decided to blog this…but what the heck, I’m bored.
I have lost:
- 4 lbs.
- 2 tonsils
- 1 uvula
- 1 “hospital patient virginity” (see previous post)
I have gained:
- a lot of swelling
- a lot of weird tastes in my mouth
- a lot of pain in my throat
- a new appreciation for the servanthood of my wife. She serves me, she serves my kids, and she does it all day without complaint.
So, I’m doing as well as I can…mainly due to my wife and a nice thing called Vicodin. I’ll try and check in more as I am able.
thanks for all the prayers, calls, emails, text messages, and kind words. they’re all much appreciated.
On Tuesday morning, at 6am, I am going into Miami Valley Hospital to have surgery on my throat…a tonsillectomy and uvulectomy to be precise. The doc says I’ve had tonsillitus for a year now. It’s been causing me to get sick a LOT over the past year as well as lose my voice fairly often. I’ve been sick more times in the past year than the last 10 years combined.
This will be my first surgery…in fact, this will be the first time that I’ve ever been a patient in a hospital (since I was born). I’ve never even had to go to the emergency room. Is that weird?
I’m not really sure what to think about it…I don’t think I’m very nervous…but I’m not necessarily looking forward to the 1-2 week recovery time. I’ll tell ya what really bums me out - the fact that due to this surgery, I won’t be able to sing for close to a month. I don’t know what I’m gonna do with myself. Who knows, maybe I’ll be really good at guitar by the end of the month…ok, probably not. I’m probably gonna have to do all kinds of vocal exercises to get my voice back into shape afterwards. The doc says that this surgery shouldn’t change my voice at all…I’m really hoping he’s right. Unless, of course, it makes my voice a little higher and clearer (like these guys 1, 2, 3). If that’s the case, I’m all for it.
So, pray for my wife. For the next week or so, she’ll be taking care of 3 kids instead of 2. I’m sure she’ll be a great helper (as she always is). She’s already bought all kinds of drinks and soft foods. She also already gave me permission to milk this recovery for all it’s worth. In fact, I started early. Every time she asks me to do something I don’t like, or shoots down something that I would like, I tell her
I’m going under the knife on Tuesday and this is how you’re treating me?!?!?
Hah! I even tried to convince her to buy me Guitar Hero with that reasoning…needless to say it didn’t work…so then I had to say it again.
I’ll have lots of down time so I’ll probably be back on here before the week is over. I’ll let you know how I’m doing then.
thanks for the prayers!
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