Moving On...

"What a Difference a Day Makes" was the title of the sermon
 my husband was prepared to preach on Sunday morning.
 Saturday, the day before the sermon, I slipped on ice
while visiting my mother about an hour away from home.
 By 10:00 Sunday morning, the surgery was over.
I had just been the recipient of some new hardware!
 Above, the picture my surgeon drew of the hip replacement parts.
Below, the white board that was updated (off and on).
 My room became a party place last night.
We could have used more chairs.
Friends were so encouraging.

 Here are a few other scenes from my room...
 This afternoon, I left the hospital that was near the scene of my fall,
 and traveled to a hospital where I will receive a little
physical therapy and occupational therapy
to equip me for the next several weeks.
How quickly life can change!
Ironically, my husband's sermon title Sunday was
"What a Difference a Day Makes".
Two things I know this evening as I settle into my "new" room:
1.  I shouldn't have read Wikipedia on the topic of hip replacement.
2.   That God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.  (Romans 8:28)

22 comments:

  1. Oh My, Oh My!!! So sorry to hear you had a tumble. Must have been a doozy to do in a hip! Glad you got patched up and are on the mend. How long do you think before you will be home again?

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    1. Hopeful that I will have the necessary therapy to prepare me for life with a new hip in about a week. There are 6 weeks of being "very careful" as I undertand it.

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  2. Oh dear! We sure don't always understand God's timing do we. Hoping you feel encouraged through the prayers of God family and remembering your mother too!

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  3. OMG sweet friend! Ice is so dangerous, but I'm so gla you are in good hands with your Drs. and the Sweet Lord, who will help go through this on your way to mending! You are very well visited with lovely flowers and ballons! God bless you sweetie!
    Hugs,
    FABBY

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  4. I wondered why you hadn't posted lately. I wish you a speedy recovery. Ice is wicked stuff. Our feet can be out from under us so quickly (like I need to tell you that). Get well soon Rebecca!

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  5. Oh Rebecca,
    So sorry to hear you had to go thru that............but like you said God works all things together for us who love him...........
    Will be praying for a very quick recovery hon, and lots of strength and energy and enthusiasm for your rehab process.
    Blessings, Nellie

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  6. I'm thinking that must have been painful: both the fall, and the remedy?!! It's amazing what can be done to repair/replace our broken things. Hopefully you'll be dancing jigs in no time. Blessings for a swift recovery.

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    1. I'm going to keep that picture (dancing jigs) in my mind. Gives me something to go for! Yes, it is amazing.....and thanks for the blessing.

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  7. That must have been a hard fall. I am glad you are now on the mend from the hip replacement and that you had visitors to lift your spirits and bring you smiles.

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  8. Rebecca...I'm so sorry to read about your accident; I'm glad that you are doing better now and I pray for a speedy recovery. As you continue your therapy, know that I'm praying for you, my friend. I am so very sorry to hear about all of this.
    I smiled to read that you were reading about hip replacement(s) on Wikipedia. Don't tell us anything else that you read up on or studied about....and be verrrrrrrry careful what you read about from henceforth! :))
    Sending you a great big hug....a hug for your family and your friends that surround you with love and attention. And, a hug for your sweet Mama.
    Love you, friend....
    Jackie

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    1. Thanks so much for your supportive & encouraging words, Jackie. And hugs for your your sweet parents, too.....

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  9. My heart just goes out to you with the biggest hug!! I am so sorry. Wow! and yes, life can change in a moment. We just think we are in control. I am so glad the Lord is with you through your healing. I am praising Him for filling your room with precious friends.
    You are in my prayers!

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  10. I'm so sorry to hear of your accident! Prayers for your speedy and complete recovery!

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  11. Oh no Rebecca, sorry that you have been through so much in such a short space of time. 'What a difference a day makes' indeed. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery.

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  12. Dear, dear Rebecca ~ How awful for you. May your recovery be speedy and complete.

    Romans 8:28 is always a great verse to stand on, even though it may not seem like it at the time.

    Love, hugs and prayers ~ FlowerLady

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    1. I hope to catch up with you soon, Lorraine. I am (always) experiencing new dimensions of this verse - as I know you are, too! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment today. ♥

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  13. Rebecca, just wanted to let you know your blog has helped me through some tough times. I am sorry for your fall, lots of prayers your way (all the way from Texas!). Love, gwen

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    1. Oh, Gwen! How blessed I am to receive your encouragement. Thank you for taking the time to leave this note!

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  14. Rebecca ~ Oh dear…..so sorry to hear about your fall, but so thankful you are recovering and have a positive outlook! I can feel the joy and love that surrounds you through your pictures. In the midst of my own recovery from a nasty fall, I will be uplifting you in healing prayer.

    "And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19

    You continue to be a source of encouragement and blessing to me. So thankful God brought you into my life. {{{HUGS}}}

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  15. Oh! Bless you!

    My husband had a hip replacement at age 42! His was due to arthritis. He did fine and so will you!

    God has something in it for you!

    I'll be praying!
    Deanna

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  16. My poor friend.....I fear falling and breaking something one day but the way I fall it will probably be my nose and wrist. Get well soon Hugs..Dee

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  17. So sorry to hear of your fall and surgery! I trust you are going to have a quick recovery! Blessings!

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Writing a Song a Week #3
♪ I wait for the Lord; my soul waits and in his word I hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning ♪ (Psalm 130:5-6)