#33 Anxiousness is a choice. Thoughts from the Back Deck...

Yesterday evening, Michelle and I went out. Our first outing since my shoulder surgery. I am finding that I am good for about 2-3 hours and then I am done. My body needs to rest.

Recovery takes time. 

There's a balance between "doing" and "doing too much". It's easy to overdo especially when boredom kicks in. I feel the anxiousness of wanting to see all this in the rearview mirror. I am anxious to be able to pick up a fishing rod again, sleep in my bed instead of a recliner, put my wallet in my right back pocket instead of my left, shake a person's hand with my right hand
 and carry something...anything!

Then there is the pancreas issue. That is not a rearview view I am anxious for. It's a hurry up and speed ahead! Let's get this next step done type of anxiousness.

Michelle and I both discovered we were feeling this way yesterday when we were driving to dinner. In the car. No work. No TV droning in the background. Reflecting on my health update that I wrote and posted I my Facebook page. I found myself anxious. I said what I was feeling out loud to Michelle:
"Maybe I shouldn't wait until the end of October for my second MRI to seek a second opinion. Maybe I should just seek a second opinion now from another pancreas doctor."
Michelle then spoke: "I try not to think about this. When I do, it makes me question the doctors and tests."

More chatter. Moments of quiet thought. Minds are recalling what doctors said... 

"All doctors agreed... Slow growing... MRI every six months... Watching it... Caught early... Live your life..."

Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. ~Matthew 6:34

No. We are waiting for the second opinion. It's only a month! By the end of October, 3 months will have passed, not 6. The doctors added this early one for us. With two MRI's, an endoscopy performed... there is plenty to compare.  A clearer path will be seen. It's not a "hurry up and speed ahead" situation. A second opinion is coming. Everything is lined up. 

Jesus has this... PERIOD 
He was sufficient for yesterday.
He is sufficient for today. 
He is sufficient for tomorrow.

Being anxious is normal but I don't have to be anxious.

Besides...what is the fun in being "normal"!  😀

Peace out,
Andy

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