Blessings to you through our Lord Jesus Christ and Glory to our Father in heaven!!

I realize it has been some time since my last update and I pray that your time has been wonderful and fruitful for the glory of God and edification of our brothers and sisters. I have been through a great deal of ups and downs with a magnificent gift of time for reading and growth in my faith along the way.

Over the course of the past couple weeks, I have battled physical limitations but through the wisdom and guidance of skilled doctors, it appears that my infection has been cleared. I no longer have the green discharge from my surgical site nor the red swelling I had been experiencing. One thing that is still of concern, however, is a perpetual hot-to-the-touch knee. Most of the information I know and read about indicates that this is a sign of infection though my doctors believe it is not the case as I have not had a fever or chills. I would ask for continued prayers on this point.

In good news, I have had my staples removed and my knee looks a million times better as most of the bruising has dissipated. I still have a tint of yellowish green coloring as the bruising continues to work itself out. I am attaching a couple pictures of my leg after surgery for those interested but be warned that they are not pleasant images. Furthermore, my physical therapy is going well and my repetitions have steadily increased with an introduction of weights beginning tomorrow. I have also been cleared to walk without crutches and maintain decent posture while walking on the treadmill. I look forward to seeing all of my coworkers next Monday as I return to work and loved catching up with my brothers and sisters at church last night. What a blessing you all are to my life and I thank God for you!!

As for mobility…it’s coming around though I get rather swollen and tired quickly. I have been able to get good sleep the past week, averaging twelve hour evenings though last night was restless and aching. I have just returned home last night from a gracious and loving stay at my best friends’ house over the past few weeks. I’m attempting to get into a normal rhythm at home before the major shift back to work.

In the realm of spiritual and emotional, I have had a fabulous time reading through several books of the Bible as well as five outside books from great authors and pastors. I have spent beautiful moments with friends and can’t wait to see what God has in store for my future. What a sovereign God we serve and merciful, gracious, and loving is He!!

Thank you for your prayers and kind words. If I haven’t seen you yet, know that I want to and there is a big hug awaiting you when that opportunity arises. May God be with you and draw you near to Himself with every breath!!