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Waiting Room Prayers

I realized I haven't updated on all the orthopaedic issues around here LOL. I am off crutches now which is a big help. I still have a limp and have to be very careful how I step down or turn. My foot is bruised and I have pain. But, still, it is better than what it was. I pray that it will continue to improve each day.

The GuitarMan went back to the doctor Monday, again Tuesday, and again today. Monday he was x-rayed and examined to see if they could remove the pins. Doc thought it best to leave them in another week but he was concerned that stiffness might set in. So they went ahead Monday and sawed the cast. Then they wrapped it until the next day. When he came back the next day they removed it and fitted him with a custom brace. They gave him exercises to be done 6 times a day. Today he went back and saw the physical therapist to begin therapy. Hopefully he will have the pins removed next Tuesday.

We basically had church today in the waiting room. We met a man named Tex who was electrocuted at his job. His coworker was killed in the accident. Tex was resuscitated 5 times. He lost 2 fingers, suffered serious burns, and it has affected his speech, long term and short term memory. What a testimony! He still praises God for saving him and realizes that God has more for him here.

Then we met a pastor in his eighties who used to serve at a church in our area. He shared all kinds of stories of his pastorates. He kept saying, "Now if I bore you, just tell me to hush." Bore? Are you kidding? This man was a treasure! He prayed over our family right there in the waiting room before we left. He had no idea how much comfort washed over us in that moment.

It was really a blessing to talk with these people today. Sometimes God sends encouragement in unexpected ways. He knew how much we needed it today.

How about you? What's your story? We all have one. Are you using your story, your life to encourage or truly help those around you? Don't miss out on those opportunities. Think about the encounters in your life. When you step out of your home, what or whom are you sharing? We live in a hurting world. Many people are going about their business with a smile but they are really crying inside. How do you respond to that?

Soften your heart and your attitude with Christ's love before you speak. You never know what someone else may be going through.

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