Six week recovery update

It has been six weeks ago today that I had surgery. In some ways, it feels like yesterday. In others, it feels like the longest six weeks of my life.

Yesterday, I had x-rays done of my back. I will take them to my six-week follow up visit next Tuesday with the neurosurgeon. I've been showing them off to anyone who will stand still long enough. You can see the plate the doctor used to keep the two vertebrae together -- while the bone is growing in between them. You can also see the four SCREWS used to attach it to the bone. OH MY!

As I looked at the x-rays, I was humbled. I understand better why I still hurt -- and why it is important for me to be careful about bending and lifting. The last couple of days have been painful, especially down my right leg. The best relief I've found is to lay down, so I'm learning to rest. After I've taken time to rest, the pain is much improved. That encourages me to do what I'm supposed to and make the time to rest.

I'm still praying about the direction God is leading our congregation in formulating small group opportunities. I welcome feedback and thoughts, either as a comment or send them to my email address: pastor@choctawumc.com. Peace!