A reader writes:<\/p>\n
Keep me in your prayers. I\u2019ve been on medical leave since late January and two attempts to return, failed \u2013 the last one being only two days. After all these months they think it might be an abdominal wall hernia, but I also have a large adrenal gland cyst that needs to come out. There isn\u2019t a day that doesn\u2019t go by that I don\u2019t wonder if this is the day my bowel fully obstructs. Part of me is afraid I\u2019ll go thru the surgery and still won\u2019t have a fix. Spiritually, I\u2019m fine (what God doesn\u2019t will He permits). But physically, I\u2019m good for nothing and it weighs on me mentally. I want to do things, but get fatigued as soon as I start. Plus, I\u2019ve had erratic blood pressure. That might resolve once the pressure is off my abdomen with hernia repair and adrenalectomy. <\/p>\n
Hopefully, it will be better soon. No surgery date yet. Might know next week. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Father, hear our prayer for her complete healing in body, soul, and spirit, to the praise and glory of your Name. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Mother Mary and St. Luke, pray for her!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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