Surgery Set

We're a go.  My surgeon just called this morning.  I am scheduled for surgery tomorrow, Tuesday, at 1:30pm.  For those of you praying, would you mind praying a bit early?  I'm rather anxious about it all & I think the time frame from 12:00, when I arrive at the hospital, until I go back will be the most difficult for me. 

Specific Requests:

1. Peace.  Not to be anxious.  That Philippians 4:4-9, 19 will be resounding in my ears, my head & my heart. 
2. No complications with medication.  I'm a lightweight & don't do meds much.  The strongest thing I've ever taken has been Tylenol, Motrin or an antibiotic.  I had both of my babies w/o anything, so the meds themselves are a new, uncharted territory for me.
3. Wisdom for Dr. Arthur Woodward & the nurses, anesthesiologist, etc.
4. My girls.  I think their spirit senses something isn't right.  Pray Kayla has a joyful day at preschool, Leah brings smiles to the waiting room & both of them enjoy spending time with family.
5. Jason.  He's going to read this & be mad at me (or maybe not.. I mean, he can't really be mad at me right now, right?)  But he is a very quiet person about things.  And he doesn't like to burden me.  Pray God brings him whatever he needs - peace, encouragement, strength.  This is not something the "average" 28 year old couple, married 5 1/2 years, faces together.  
6. That God will be GLORIFIED in this.

Praises:

1. Surgery was able to be scheduled quickly.  I originally scheduled an appointment with the surgeon my GI suggested - he couldn't "fit me in" to just talk until this coming Friday. Wow.  
2. The Lord provided a new surgeon, Dr. Arthur Woodward, quickly.  And one that I believe he has sent me to & that knows Him.
3. My family is awesome.  Y'all just are.  And friends, you're not so bad either =)  Thank you.
4. There are people praying all over the country.  Wow.  How amazing is it to know that someone from NC has taken this to their church - no one that knows me there, but a group of believers praying for me.  
5. God is still good.  He is still holy.  He is my victory.  He is all that I need.  He is my Abba.  I am a coheir with Christ!  (Galatians 4:4-7)

My song today - may it be yours too.

"Desert Song" by Hillsong United 

on the CD "Across the Earth: Tearing Down the Walls"

This is my prayer in the desert
And all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in my hunger and need
My God is the God who provides 

And this is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me Lord through the flames

And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

And this is my prayer in the battle
When triumph is still on it's way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I'll stand

All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

This is my prayer in the harvest
When favor and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be emptied again
The seed I've recieved I will sow