My Heart is Full!

Ben recently had "attacks" where he was in a lot of pain any time he ate anything. After finally convincing him that he really did need to see a doctor, tests were performed, and we found out he had gall stones. It was recommended that he have his gall bladder removed, to prevent further attacks, or any emergency type surgery.

I was so worried the entire time since we knew the surgery would be taking place. We know a few people who'd had the same surgery and had serious complications. One died. I'm not trying to be dramatic, but you can see why there was a cause for worry. I'm a worrier anyway, and for every successful surgery you hear about, you only really remember the ones that go wrong. Especially when it's your husband, best friend, father of your children, who is going under the knife for the same thing. Right... you can see it's one of my not-so-hidden talents.

The amazing thing was, the closer we got to the surgery, the calmer I felt. I wasn't able to go to the temple the week before, as I had planned, but my friend Alisha put both our names on the prayer roll a few days before.  My other besties hubbies came and gave Ben a priesthood blessing at my request. I just really felt like we needed one. I had a good talk with Sandy the night before, and was reminded while she was talking, of the blessings and covenants I'd made with the Lord in the temple. I knew the power of the priesthood was going to take care of us. I received the comfort and strength I needed before, during, and after the surgery while waiting for 5 hours (it normally takes 1) for Ben to come out of the anesthesia. We left at 5:30 am and felt very fortunate to get home safe and sound by 4 in the afternoon. No complications, smooth sailing, all is well.

Many prayers were answered, and we feel so blessed. I'm so grateful for the peace and comfort the gospel brings. I felt so loved and taken care of through the whole thing. Now it's time for me to take care of my man. Oh, how I love him!