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Progress 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Riding the Twister

I write this at roughly 1900 hours local time (CDT). No long ride today because of unsettled weather. A large number of school districts shut down or adjusted their schedules. That’s because, starting about mid-morning, serious storms and even tornadoes … Continue reading

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Veiled Compassion

It’s not from me; it uses me. It’s hard to apply the compassion of my heart to people I’ve never met. What I can do is hold that compassion out there where others can see it. I already know by … Continue reading

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Reminder: Your Elder Is a Clown

At least one person this week was not able to detect my sense of humor in what I write. Granted, some of my stuff does take on a somber tone, and I’ve been somewhat restrained during my sad season living … Continue reading

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