It's been a long week in the Daukas household. This summer Chris hurt his wrist somehow and tore a ligament. He saw a specialist a few months ago and was referred to a top surgeon in AZ. He actually handles all the sports injuries for the Diamondbacks and Cardinals. He is the best but with the best comes a wait. Chris has been quietly living with the pain and last thursday the surgery was performed. Both of us admittedly didn't really factor in what the surgery would mean. In the busyness of the season it was just another date on the calendar. So when he came home with his right arm ( he is right handed) completely bandage up it started to sink in. He can't drive his car (because it's a stick), grill, change diapers, type (fast at least). It's been hard to button his shirts, discipline the kids, eat sandwiches etc. Now, if you know my husband you know that he has a huge servant's heart. It has grieved him this week that he has been unable to serve me in ways that he used to. He thinks of me, not how this affects him. I meanwhile think of me too. What can I say, it comes easy for me. Thankfully God quickly showed me my selfish heart... one circumstance he used was when I broke my toe tuesday night in the midst of complaining about the situation. I wish it stopped there but today Chris had some more surgery done. This time it was to remove skin cancer on his face. It was a long, complicated procedure and in the end he had received 20 shots on his face! He however continues to trust God and is casting his cares onto the Lord. What an example he is to me. Not only do I have an amazing leader for my family but one who is humble and focused on applying the Gospel! Thank you honey!
Please pray for him.
From Beside Still Waters:
Our prayer is, " Lord be my helper" (Ps. 30:10)
Our experience is, " The Spirit also helps in our weaknesses" (Rom 8:26)
Our expectation is, " I will lift up my eyes to the hills, from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth" (Ps. 121:1)
Our song will be, " You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me" ( Ps. 86:17)
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I'll be praying!
God, I pray for Your peace in this situation. Pray that You would heal Chris quickly and strengthen all the Daukas' faith in You duirng this time. Amen.
i can sort of relate. Jason has had two sports related surgeries in the last couple of years. the first was a knee surgery and i had four children four and under. it was really hard for both of us. i'm praying for you today. i really hope his recovery is speedy. this past surgery on his ankle was hard, but not like when the kids were so little and dependent.
oooh. and you broke your toe, too. i just ache for you. i can't imagine how hard this all is.
oh wow! 2 surgeries back to back?! He's a definite TROOPER!!! And 20 shots...yeah...they'd hav to put me out for that!!! : ( Skin cancer? Did they get it all w/ the surgery? Is that a concern still weighing on your hearts? Praying for ya'll right now!! And...I hope your toe is feeling better too! : ) That HAD to have HURT!!!
Yes Shawnda, they were able to get all the cancer! Praise God!
Thanks to all for your prayers
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