One thing or another

So, I had my consultation today regarding my gall bladder surgery. We set a date for May 3rd. Two weeks from today. I am excited and dreading it at the same time. Having two little ones and trying to "rest and recover" will probably be a hard task but I have the help of my amazing Mother in Law who is coming up on Monday night to take me so Mark doesn't have to miss class. It is going to a quick surgery and I should get to go home a few hours after I get out. I plan on doing a lot of sleeping Tuesday and hopefully Wednesday and then back to work Thursday! I also had my Dexa (sp?) scan on Monday for osteoporosis...I know I know, I am only 26 but I have shrunk 2.5 inches and that just isn't right at any age! The "pre" ankle test showed bone loss which it shouldn't given my age and overall health. That is why I had further testing done to see how much damage I have on my spine and hips. I should get those results via mail within two weeks and I guess it will tell me what to do from here. I have a basketball game tonight that I am very much looking forward to as it is one of my ways to heal and feel better with life in general. I wish I could play everyday! However, I wouldn't be much of a mom or wife if I spent all my time in a gym....one night a week is enough. I guess :)

I have been reading the spiritual disciplines of a Christian life for my Monday night seminary wives's class and it is really kicking my tail! I started reading yesterday about the discipline of serving....ouch! How often do I get discouraged or even upset when I do something for someone and don't receive any type of credit for it? I tend to feel unloved and unappreciated fairly easily and God is using this book and His word to show me that my completeness and appreciation comes from Him and Him alone. Since we are of the flesh, people are always going to let me down or disappoint...that is sin. God is the only one who will never disappoint and will always be there loving me and thinking I am awesome! I mean after all, He thought I was worth sending Jesus to die on a cross for my sins....how can I not feel loved and "worth it"?? Thank you Jesus for this truth and I pray that I will keep it ever on my mind, especially when I feel unnoticed or under appreciated.