Here we are in August already! I’m joining with Susanne and friends at Living to Tell the Story to share our blessings of the week.
1. A helpful neighbor. This happened last week, but I forgot to mention it. While we were celebrating Jason’s birthday, a neighbor noticed that Jesse’s brake lights were on and called us. Jesse went out to turn them off–but they remained on. Jim went out to look, and there was some problem with the fuse box. They removed the fuse–which meant having no brake lights for the drive home. But God kept him safe. We were so thankful for the neighbor, because at least we were able to keep Jesse’s battery from running down.
2. Car fixed. Jesse made arrangements to have his car worked on at a place near us. We loaned him one of our cars while his was being worked on. While it was in the shop, he asked them to change the oil and investigate a weird noise upon starting (a frayed fan belt) as well as replace the fuse switch. They got all that done in a day, so he came back the next day to get his car and return ours. It helps to know his car is in a safer condition than it was. Bonus: getting to visit a little with him both mornings. He lives farther away than Jason and Mittu and has a weird work schedule, so we don’t see him quite as often.
3. An impromptu visit. Jason, Mittu, and Timothy came over one afternoon.
4. The last boxes from the shed have been cleaned out! Out of three boxes, I only saved about a 7-inch stack of papers. Some of those will likely be tossed out as well, but I wanted to look at them a little further. There are some cabinets I need to go through out in the shed when we have a cool day. And we have a big trunk that one or the other of us used in college that Jim’s going to bring in to go through one day. Then he wants to finish the walls, put in shelving, and make it a more workable space.
5. Cardioversion scheduled. Atrial flutter began July 14. It took almost two weeks for the scheduler to call me about setting a date for a cardioversion. And then earliest time available is Aug. 22. 
That’s when Jeremy will be here from RI. I almost rescheduled it for after he leaves but figured I’d better go ahead and get it done. Atrial flutter can resolve on its own, and I am praying it will soon.
Thanks so much for your prayers and kind words about this the last two weeks.
Stray Thoughts 
Well I’m trying to wrap my brain around the August 22nd date for your cardioversion. I’m going to pray it resolves on its own before then!
Isn’t that crazy that there is no sooner date? I’m considered stable since I am already on a blood thinner.
I’m glad you finally have an appointment for the cardioversion. What a relief that will be for you to get that over with. And even better if the flutter resolves on its own!
I love the thought of going through old trunks. Reminds me of juvenile fiction I read as a teen with mysterious trunks in attics.
It’s good that Jesse was able to his car worked on and that he was able to use one of yours while his was worked on.
I’m glad you have the procedure scheduled and I will keep praying for you. You’re on my daily morning prayer list.
YAY for impromptu visits with grandson and folks and with time with your other son and that his car is fine now.
Can I borrow your husband??!! 🙂 (Mine did admit the other day he needs to start tackling the shed). haha
HAPPY WEEKEND!!
We’ve talked about cleaning out the shed for years before finally getting to it. 🙂
I’m praying too that the flutter might choose to resolve on its own! I love that you made so much progress with sorting through things. And, how sweet that your husband is interested in helping with that project! I’m glad too about your son’s car being safer now.
Wishing you a calm, stress-free week.
prayers continue for you, Friend.
Thanks so much!!
Ah, so glad your procedure is scheduled. Have been praying for that, but perhaps the symptoms will resolve themselves.
That’s so good #1 and #2 faves with all things working together for Jesse’s good!
I’m so impressed with your going through those boxes. I’ve no one to leave things to, so it is simpler in a way. About six months after I tossed a box of class transcripts (back when profs let you record their class), a friend was taking those very same classes by those very same profs. So I’m wary, but still lean towards tossing.
Praying for you. Have a restful and blessed weekend. 🙂
Thank you!
At least the cardioversion is this month. BUT. That’s a long wait. Can you be put on a cancellation list?
Good to hear that Jesse was able to get his car issues resolved. That’s a truly good neighbor you have. Willow
I asked about being put on a cancellation list. I was told they would know the cancellations with their doctors but not the heart center, where the procedure takes place. I wish I had thought to point out that a cancellation with their doctor would mean that patient’s procedure would be canceled at the heart center, too. But the person I talked to didn’t seem like one to extend herself.