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Mind Games
Near the beginning of June, my husband had surgery on his carotid
artery. It was at that time that he suffered a mini-stroke. I knew
that there was something wrong because it was a long time before he
came out of the recovery room. The surgeon finally found me in the
waiting room.
"Mrs. Hagedorn, your husband suffered a mini-stroke during surgery;
he is ... ." I did not hear the rest of it because my mind shut down
after hearing the word "mini-stroke". After the initial shock, I
asked the surgeon if my husband was all right. Apparently, he was
paralyzed on the left side of his face and arm, but the sensations
of movement were slowly coming back.
When he was moved to the "step-down room", almost like an intensive
care unit, he was quite confused and did not know where he was. Two
weeks later, I brought him home, but he is still confused, although
the doctors tell me that this will pass.
Kurt used to be a whiz at completing crossword puzzles, but now, he
has trouble connecting the "across" and "down" spaces in correlation
with the word. Playing cards or Scrabble® is quite a challenge to
him at this time. It is almost like his brain is playing mind games
within himself about the outside world. On my part, I have to make
sure that he takes the correct pills and monitor his every move. I
find myself frustrated, and feelings of hopelessness envelop my
whole being.
It is at times like these, when we feel totally helpless or
frustrated, or even lose our cool and yell, that God understands us.
He has promised that He will never give us something that we cannot
handle; He has promised that He will never leave us nor forsake us.
I have experienced His encouragement in several ways. He will send
us a friend to help out; He will send a word of encouragement over
the Internet from some stranger. We may feel all alone at times, but
He is always there.
Deuteronomy 31:8 - And the Lord is the one who goes ahead of you; He
will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear,
or be dismayed. (NASB)
Prayer: Father God, You are with us in our trials and our fears.
When we feel discouraged and anxious, grant us Your peace. You know
already that we will stumble and fall because of our humanity. Thank
You for Your words of encouragement and Your promises that You will
never leave us or forsake us. You will be with us even until the end
of the age. Amen.
Rosemary Hagedorn
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Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
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