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Progress 4

Posted on May 3, 2016 by ehurst

I actually slept last night. Apparently my biggest recovery task at first was just overcoming the hindrance of the current crop of pain killers use in hospitals. There was so much wrong with that, my body just couldn’t get on … Continue reading →

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Equipment Update

Posted on May 2, 2016 by ehurst

Just so you’ll know, because some of you care… Someone has come forward with a donation for a replacement recliner chair. I’ve called the chosen vendor (Mathis Brothers — they have a long history in this city) and I’ve contacted … Continue reading →

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Progress 3

Posted on May 2, 2016 by ehurst

Yesterday was the darkest hour for me. In the morning I felt okay, but I think the Tylenol-3 hurt me worse than I realized. I was having severe pain in my lower back and I couldn’t tell if it was … Continue reading →

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Prayer Request

Posted on May 1, 2016 by ehurst

My battered old recliner isn’t too bad for short term occupation, but it’s really too small for my body. Even if all I could do is borrow a good one, it would sure help me get through this. It’s causing … Continue reading →

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Progress 2

Posted on May 1, 2016 by ehurst

I have a bad reaction to certain medications; it doesn’t show up for a day or two. I discovered some years ago that many people over 50 will have episodes of tachycardia from taking Benadryl. A couple of days on … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on April 30, 2016 by ehurst

Just a quick update for those who are interested. The VA sent me home with Tylenol-3. I hate it, but the pain would be intolerable without it. After surgery there a lag between the time the anesthesia (“saddle block”) wore … Continue reading →

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A New Adventure

Posted on April 29, 2016 by ehurst

As I pedaled across the bridge over Crooked Oak Creek, the Father caught my attention. It was quiet and just a little breeze, but the power of the Spirit was overwhelming in His Presence, so I stopped to pray and … Continue reading →

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Just to let you know about Ed

Posted on April 28, 2016 by ehurst

Hi my name is Veloyce I am Ed’s wife. I am not a writer so forgive me. Ed was in a accident with his bike. He has surgery to fix his knee. I hear the bike is bad. Will have … Continue reading →

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Our Crazy Ancient New Religion 6

Posted on April 28, 2016 by ehurst

You will fail. That is, lots of things you try won’t turn out as you expect. So the only wise course is to adjust your expectations. Turn failure into learning and learning into victory. I’ve done what I could in … Continue reading →

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Cycling: Storm Damage Area

Posted on April 27, 2016 by ehurst

Yesterday’s storms were not particular epic for us here in Central Oklahoma. There are two things to consider: flash floods and wind/tornado damage. So our first shot shows the flotsam sitting on the path and standing water in Tom Poore … Continue reading →

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