Sane, Simple, Sacred: The Countdown

The Countdown

Floors vacuumed, furniture dusted.

Pot of soup made and frozen into smaller portions.

Bed carried downstairs.

Suitcase packed

After our outdoor worship service and picnic this morning,

my husband and I will drive to Ohio.

We'll stay overnight at my father's place - it is near the hospital

where I'll have knee replacement surgery on Tuesday.

Doctor appointments tomorrow along with some blood typing.

By Thursday night, I expect to be back home in this bed!

This print of a painting I "found" many months ago in a thrift store

is near and dear to my heart.

"Here in our weakness you find us,

falling before Your throne.....oh, we're falling before Your throne."

(From "Wonderful, Merciful Savior")

21 comments:

BookieSeptember 21, 2014 at 8:51 AM
Hoping this time will pass quickly for you and that you really enjoy the new knee!
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AngelaSeptember 21, 2014 at 1:15 PM
Praying and I too just love love love that print..did it ever speak to my heart...and with God's Word.♥
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GailSeptember 21, 2014 at 1:59 PM
Oh, Rebecca, my thoughts and prayers are with you...prayers for peace, comfort, rest, and rehab. I'm adding the lyrics of one of my favorites from Women of Faith.

I Rejoice
Let Your joy be my joy
Let Your strength be my strength
Come fill my heart with songs of praise
Let Your peace be my peace
Let Your ways be my ways
Lord Jesus come and fill me now

And I will praise Your name
And I will lift my voice
For Your love for me is great
I rejoice
There's no place I'd rather be
I'm with You and You're with me
For Your love for me is great
I rejoice
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Crown of BeautySeptember 21, 2014 at 5:26 PM
I am definitely keeping you in my prayers, dear precious friend.
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Leaon MarySeptember 21, 2014 at 6:28 PM
I didn't know you were fixin to have surgery Rebecca.... we will be lifting you in our prayers... What a beautiful painting you found...
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Nellie's Cozy PlaceSeptember 21, 2014 at 6:53 PM
Hi Rebecca,
I have seen that painting before somewhere, don't remember where but it is quite a neat painting with
a great message. Know you are leaning on His everlasting arms. Praying for you and your hubby and the Doctors and nurses taking care of you and for a very quick recovery hon.
Blessings Abundant,
Nellie
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elizabethSeptember 21, 2014 at 7:53 PM
What a sweet painting! Praying for God's hand on you during surgery and a supernaturally speedy recovery.
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elaine @ peace for the journeySeptember 21, 2014 at 9:05 PM
Keeping you on the front edge of my heart as you walk into this week of healing! Love you, friend.
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Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage BlogSeptember 21, 2014 at 11:50 PM
I'm praying that you recover well and that everything goes well! My mom had both of hers done on the same day and she did great!

Blessings Rebecca!

Deanna
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FlowerLady LorraineSeptember 22, 2014 at 6:31 AM
Dear Rebecca ~ May your surgery go smoothly, and your recovery be swift.

Love, hugs and prayers ~ FlowerLady
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Breathing In GraceSeptember 22, 2014 at 9:45 AM
Prayers for you, my sweet blogging friend. Hope for a very speedy recovery for you...maybe you'll be running marathons before you know it! :-)And, I adore that painting too.... and the song!
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PamelaSeptember 22, 2014 at 10:02 AM
Many prayers for you this week, dear Rebecca. It will be a difficult week but our Heavenly Father will be with you even as you spend time with your earthly father. ~Pamela
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DeeSeptember 22, 2014 at 6:29 PM
I will be saying a prayer for you....♥
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Breathing In GraceSeptember 25, 2014 at 6:14 AM
Had you on my mind this week and praying for you. Hope the pain isn't too intense and you're all healed really quickly.
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Janettessage.blogspot.comSeptember 25, 2014 at 9:19 PM
Praying for complete and fast recovery. Today I cleaned a house for a couple, he had open heart surgery last December, to get ready to take care of her after her surgery. She had lung replacement surgery in July...........they are in their 80's and today I stood in amazement at what an awesome God we serve. His healing on these two, who left the apartment walking down a flight of stairs, to their car, for an afternoon out. May you also have the joy I saw on their faces today!!!
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DianaSeptember 26, 2014 at 1:54 AM
You can do it! I know!!!
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AnonymousSeptember 26, 2014 at 3:55 PM
A bit scary, nervous perhaps, yet, I sense such a peace in your words. My prayers are with you and so are all the others that have enjoyed reading your words through the years. You are going to be just fine. So many of our friends from church have had this surgery and they are now doing phenomenal! And you will too :D

Maria
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terricheneySeptember 27, 2014 at 9:04 AM
Prayers for a quick recovery, Rebecca.
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