Please note: Be warned … there is a somewhat graphic picture further down this post. It shows the incision from my husband’s foot surgery.
A little over a week ago my husband went in for his outpatient foot surgery. He had a “largish” [I called it a golf ball size lump, he called it a peanut M&M size lump ... though even the surgeon said, "You can't miss seeing that" when he checked the lump during pre-op] ganglion cyst on the inside of his right foot, near his ankle, that needed to be removed.
The surgery itself went well, though it was a long day. The doctor was running 3 hours behind schedule so it felt like we waited and waited for our turn to come around. Thank goodness the kind souls who watched our kids didn’t mind the change in plans.
Here is his foot a few hours after surgery. He is wearing the boot he has to hobble around in. He also is supposed to use crutches, though 4 year old Cory calls them “crunches.”
And here is the actual incision 4 days after surgery.
We think it is healing well, but he still is trying to take it easy (though my definition of easy and his definition of easy aren’t the same) and keep his foot elevated. Hopefully when he goes in next week to get the stitches removed we will hear a good report.
I am ready for it to be fully healed so we can get back to our “normal” routine in life. It has been kind of a long month with his business travel, his foot surgery and then some hefty decisions we are still attempting to make … when and where to move, whether or not to pursue the elusive Ph.D, what career path do we want to be on and some other family issues that have arisen.
But then again, my heart is full of gratitude for all the good things and good people we have in our life. Despite the stress and overwhelming anxiety I have felt lately, the Lord still blesses me with those occasional peaceful happy moments. It is at those moments that I have to pause and step back and remember His words, “Be still.”
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In every change, He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly Friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake
To guide the future, as He has the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
His voice Who ruled them while He dwelt below.~ “Be Still My Soul” hymn; Text by Katharina von Schlegel
13 Comments
November 13, 2009 at 2:21 PM
Wow! I love how you highlighted the words to that song at the end. I love your ever-optimistic attitude. And the incision! Impressive. Hope things calm down soon. Love you!
November 13, 2009 at 2:23 PM
You should have subtitled the post “Rudy’s Ugly Foot”. I guess, though, if it just had a few more colors, it would look like a pretty rainbow.
November 13, 2009 at 4:50 PM
He shoulda been franken-foot for Halloween!!!!!
November 13, 2009 at 5:09 PM
Wow…ouch. Hopefully it heals quickly for him and you two can move on to other adventures and decisions. Get better soon! (your hubby of course). To you, have a fabulous day!
November 13, 2009 at 5:28 PM
Yikes! I hope he heals quickly, and you both get a break from all of the stress life likes to dish out.
November 13, 2009 at 6:40 PM
I LOVE that hymn, especially the last phrase you highlighted. I’ve though of it and leaned on it many times in my life.
November 14, 2009 at 8:25 PM
That looks nasty. I hope he really is taking it easy, so that he can get back on his feet again, soon.
November 14, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Ouchie! Hope it continues to heal smoothly.
November 16, 2009 at 12:49 PM
That just looks like it hurts.
Prayers here that it all heals well.
And I’m love that song. It’s one of my faves!
November 18, 2009 at 6:01 PM
Oh wow, yes, that definitely looks painful.
November 19, 2009 at 8:43 AM
Your post was just the thing I needed to read this morning. Thanks for sharing the words of the hymn. I CAN get through every trial – and I don’t need to alone. God is always there.
November 20, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Way to stay positive! We’re in a similar situation around here. Waiting for the healing process to conclude so we can return to whatever normalcy is. Such a surreal stretch of time, isn’t it? Hope Rudy’s foot continues to heal well!
November 23, 2009 at 5:37 PM
ouch! that doesn’t look like fun! we hope things get better soon! i wish we were closer to come on over and help!