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Hey guys.
The last of the series is going to be on hold next week and here is the reason why.

I injured my knee pretty badly and because of it, I will be having a double operation to remove a peice of bone that plus repair the kneecap, and making sure it DOESN'T happen again. And it's happening on Monday (for some, sunday).

And to tell you the truth, I am soooooooooo scared with all of this (it was decided on thursday, which was classed as an emergency), and I was crying on and off all day because of it. Good news is that I be able to celebrate Christmas (is planning to tell my two eldest nieces the Birth of Jesus in a way that they can understand. They LOVE stories), Bad news, I will be dragged away from my church family and activities, and that's including the sunday meetings. I even had to pull out of camp this summer, so close to finding out if I got my main choices or not. And I'm incredibly upset about it. And I do feel that I been torn away from my spiritual home, which helps me with my spiritual growth, and the support I need. crying

And right now, I REALLY need prayer right now....and during the 6mth recover period. I never felt this down all my life. I know that everyone will support me, and I be in good hands (my sis knows some people in the ward I be in), but I'm freaking out that something will go wrong. And I'm basically putting my life in their hands all through this. crying crying crying

You have my prayers and support as well, luv.

Let your Faith be stronger than your fears.
Bring a Bible with you to help keep the verses close to your heart and mind. The Bible truly brings comfort for me. Just last night, I decided to try out my friend's experience with bad dreams and placing the Bible under the pillow. But instead, I placed my Bible beside my head( since its a thick hardcover) on a different pillow to help guard me while I dreamed. And truthfully.. It worked quite well considering that I usually have nightmares each night.

Hey guys!!

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.

The op went really well....though the nerve block wore off before I woke up....and it was later than expected (they had complications of the patient before me), but it was worth it. Now I have a cable in my leg and that's there for 6mths before being removed. Something I have to get used to till then.

I was blessed being with great room mates during the time there, and with an amazing staff. The downside of it though was the heat (it was really stuffy in there), constant blood pressure (has to happen) and the pain (came with it). The upside was a facecloth bag made from the local RSA (so cute), flowers from my besite and her mother (bestie's mother came while I was still under, and came and visited me today), a card from my Youth Group Leader's grandmother, a chritstmas tree cake from my eldest sister, visitors, especially from a friend I haven't seen since the christmas parade.

Anyway, since I pleased the surgeon and the physio that was assigned to me, I was discharged earlier than expected, and that's why I'm here giving you an update.

So, again, thank you for your prayers and support. And to tell you the truth, when it was all over, I didn't felt scared anymore.

That's truly wonderful to hear! May God bless you with a speedy full recovery. Thank you for updating us : )