Our “New Normal” Sucks

Everything I wrote in last month’s blog entry titled “The New Normal” was true; in theory only it turns out.
The “theory” that we must accept our new normal, is being heavily tested tonight.

We have known since late last week that contrary to what we were initially told, TC’s pain and nausea is not an intestinal bug.
It is in fact, an obstructed bowel, a very serious condition.

For several reasons, chief among them the surgeon best suited for the job was out of town, they cautiously held off the surgery until this week.
We were on high alert all weekend with TC, diligently watching for any signs of rupture.
The hospital had an emergency plan in place, if there were any signs of such a dangerous complication.
The good news, we made it through the weekend.

Tonight TC checked into KU Medical Center; she should have the surgery tomorrow.
Many, many months ago we asked all of you to join our team.
The entry fee to join was simply a prayer for TC.

I know you are still on our team.
I know this because so many of YOUR prayers for us have indeed been answered.
I humbly ask you again tonight, to say a special prayer for TC.

Pray that she not be scared, because she is.
Pray that the surgery is successful, and that she heals quickly.
And pray for my family, especially my Mom and Dad… that we once again find the strength to face what might lie ahead.