Last Tuesday, April 5th, Sarah and I finally had the opportunity to take a trip and relax alone together. I remember well that during the first several weeks after my surgery thinking how much I could not wait to be healthy enough to travel, and wondered if that time would ever come. I knew that we were in for a long road ahead of us, and made a mental mark of the importance that a trip together would be some day.
Here we are, six months after the surgery, and I finally, just recently, received clearance from my medical team to travel.
Sarah and I had the opportunity to go up to the Traverse City area for four nights, and we had an incredibly relaxing time. It was nice to be able to sit and talk for long periods of time and to be able to recount all that we have to be thankful for.
I want to especially thank my brother and sister-in-law for watching Gabe and Hope. They both had a great time with their aunt and uncle, and I do not take it for granted how fortunate we are to have such wonderful, giving relatives.
As far as my health, my body reminds me daily of its brokenness. I have frustrating experiences each and every day, and have come to the realization that I will have to spend the rest of my life dealing with uncomfortable circumstances, aches and pains, and fears that will sneak up on me.
I continue to be thankful for the friends that God has surrounded me with, and continue to give myself over to Him.
Psalm 121:2:
My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Walt's Journey 
So happy to hear tha you and Sarah were able to get away and have a relaxing time. God is good! I will continue to pray for complete healing for you.
I’m so glad that you were able to enjoy some much deserved time away with your wife. That time to reconnect is so important, and I’m glad that you are healthy enough again to do time away together.
I’d like to recommend a book to you called Loving What Is by Bryon Katie. Like you, I also have some health issues that will be a part of me – likely for life. This book was key in helping me be able to reframe my experience and really be able to love what is. It’s also helped me in other areas of my life and I practice the turn it around principle practically daily when I hear that negative mind chatter taking place.
Take care,
Krista