Please pray for John and Faith over the coming weeks - John writes:
..... I heard yesterday afternoon from Royal Sussex County Hospital Cardiology Unit that I have now been given an anticipated date for my operation.
I should have my ECG this afternoon (21st), then have a PCR Test at Princess Royal Hospital on Wednesday afternoon, after which I have to self-isolate until after the weekend. I then have to contact the RSCH Cardiac Ward on Monday morning to check that they have a bed for me. Assuming they can still admit me (and that the PCR test result is satisfactory), I should be admitted later that day for operation on Tuesday 28th.
Faith and I have shared the news with our family and, apart from being somewhat bowled over by the change of pace of things, we remain relaxed, knowing that we (and everyone else involved) are very much in the Lord's hands. Faith still has her eye surgery to consider as well, although a visit to the eye hospital yesterday morning proved very helpful and positive. So, due to the sudden turn of events, we would like to share a few suggestions, which we hope, while not exhaustive, will be helpful to you, as we ask you to support us in prayer at this time.
While we and our family are still "taking one day at a time", please give thanks with us for the recent encouragements and pray (a) that no events should cause further delays, such as we've experienced up until now, (b) for no major deterioration in our conditions (and for continued patience) while we wait God's own time for further developments, (c) for the avoidance of conflict between our respective operation dates and recovery times in due course, (d) for wisdom, health and steady hands for surgeons, as well as (e) for strength, stamina - and so much more - for the nursing staff and all other support staff in these challenging days for NHS staff, during the time when we would hope to move towards safe recovery and return to something like normal life again.
However, above all these things, please pray that opportunities may occur for God's hand to be seen in every step of the way as both Faith and I relate to others during these anticipated events, as and when they take place.
Thank you for your prayers and support so far.
Every blessing.
John & Faith