Bowls, Spoons, and Recovery

Aimee and I noticed this weekend that we went through many more bowls and spoons than normal. Obviously the recovery has required soft food and the result has been a lot of soup, yogurt, and ice cream! I went to the doctor today and he was pleased with the fact that my throat is getting better. However, this was tempered with the fact that I still have a lot of internal swelling. The inflamation also includes my right vocal cord which means I will have a long recovery. He said my voice will be hoarse for several months and that it will start to sound worse before it sounds better. He put a scope through my nose and into my throat and I got to see the swelling on the screen and it was a large purple mass. All this to say, I am on "voice rest" for a month (poor Aimee and the boys!) and I can't exercise for two weeks. As you think of me and read this, please pray that my vocal cords will fully heal in the long-term so that I can use my voice for God's service. Many thanks.