I had some lovely plans for Easter! Our younger daughter works full-time, so a four-day Easter break was the ideal time to go and visit her and her family. We have a wonderful train service which takes 8 hours to her city and the Government gives pensioners four free trips each year. So my tickets were booked and the packing was done, but I didn't end up getting on the train!
A couple of weeks ago, I alerted the nurse at the Aged Care that my hubby had a bit of a cough. A couple of days later he was quite unwell. By this time it was the weekend before Easter and he ended up in hospital on IV antibiotics. He not only had a chest infection but also Aspiration Pneumonia.
He initially responded well to the treatment and I spoke to the doctor about my planned trip and he saw no reason not to go. That all changed the day before I was due to hop on the train. He deteriorated rapidly and the doctor told me to spend as much time as I could with him and to call the family as he was not expected to survive.
So Easter was spent sitting at his side in the hospital, holding his hand!
So God had other plans for my Easter! It was a difficult, emotional time, but I have known God's peace as so many of my friends were praying for me, and our family have been so supportive and helpful. I did manage to get to Church on Easter Sunday to celebrate the amazing fact that Jesus is alive and death has been swallowed up in victory. That puts everything into perspective!
So I have unpacked all the pouches, journals, mini-organisers, bags, and things I had made to donate to the Christian bookshop my daughter manages. Now to find a box and freight them to her so they are there in time for Mothers' Day in a couple of weeks!
God bless.
Val
4 comments:
I'm so sorry to hear your hubby is not doing well, Val. I believe things happen for a reason and you could have been injured or worse on that train ride. And you put everything into perspective very well. Praying he does better and God gives you strength for the days ahead. Hugs and prayers, dear Val.
Val, that is no good about your hubby but life is unpredictable and God is in control. I often send a box of goodies to my grandkids via Greyhound. It is cheaper than Australia Post but perhaps not as convenient for you.
Oh my dear Val... I'm so sorry to know your husband and you went through this difficult experience. It's not easy, and I fully appreciate the way you felt through it all - upset plans, unknown future, praying for recovery and strength. It is very stressful. And I'm sure it continues to be so, worrisome as the future is. You know where your true strength lies, and I'm sure you're leaning into Him even more than usual. Bless you. Bless your husband.
Val, these are all beautiful! I hope that your husband heals quickly. Blessings to you both. As well, your blog header and background are lovely! Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada.
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