I'm Forgiven, I'm Blessed, I'm Thankful, I'm Rejoicing, I'm Serving

It has been a VERY :LONG time since I blogged.  Little did I know  at the dawning of the year 2013 what God had in store for the Turbetts.  To make the LONG story SHORT, a trip to the eye doctor started the whole process.  I was scheduled to have a macular hole repaired when the pre-surgery checkup revealed a larger problem - a very severe aortic stenosis.  That meant I needed my aortic valve replaced.  The Lord was in control of the whole process.  Dear friends got us in touch with Mayo Clinic in Rochester and we were off and running.  I can't describe the peace and comfort my Lord and Savior has given me.  Thank you so much for all my dear family and friends that haave prayed for me.  I am in Cardiac Rehab now and doing very well.  I have the best "nurse" in  my world - my best friend and husband of almost 45 years. (in a week and a half).

I need to remind myself that I actually was in the hospital.  It all seems so unreal now.  So, I look back at the pictures.  What a blessing it was to have all three kids come from Michigan!   Sean came even though he was sick.  By the time he got to Rochester he had been on his medicine for a while.  I was kept warm and cozy with the beautiful "Coffee" quilt my dear friend, Jill, made for me.  It arrived the week that I went to the hospital. 

I find myelf thankful and rejoicing everyday.  The (late) spring has reminded me again of God's grace to me as well as His beautiful creation.  I have been able to get out and clear away all the winter debris from my perennials.  My lupine did not come back so I replanted them for the third time.  They always are so beautiful and remind us of the North Shore and Canada.
I am so thankful for the strength that the Lord has given back to me.  I have been able to take up my responsibilities at church.  It didn't take long to get back to the piano.  Now I am asking for the strength I need for  VBS that starts June 17.  It is always a highlight at our church.  God is SO good.  He was faithful yesterday and He will be faithful for all the tomorrows.