Keeping on, keeping on....

It's been a week (or more!) with little to share.

Today is supposed to be suture removal day, but we are going to leave them in for 5 extra days until I see the surgeon in Edmonton next week. 

The part of the incision that re-opened doesn't look beautiful, but most of it is healing. 

There are a few spots that an extra stitch might have been helpful, but I have been reassured by a valued medically - wise friend that it should heal up properly in time.

As a result, I'm still not doing a lot. 

Every twist or bend pulls a little and extends the healing time that much more. 

So, feeling pretty good.

But still limited in reaching and bending.

Which some days doesn't matter much, but other days, I realize that I still need support staff for a lot of regular things.

We're getting there and trying to be patient.

I am thankful for these slow, summer days, 

where having two drivers isn't a necessity;

where being out and about is nice, but not required;

where spending time at home with my family is very doable and time that I maybe wouldn't otherwise spend;

where friends can stop by and check-in;

and where God's faithfulness is in the steady, everyday moments of taking care of each other and having each other to take care of;

of doing the best with the opportunities we have;

in the continued provision of all that we need;

and in having the time required for rest and healing to take place.

Still going and getting there -

one day at a time.