Hands

Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways!  You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you. (Psalm 128:1-2)

Father,
Tomorrow morning,
Adalheid is going in for surgery
On her arms,
To alleviate the nerve problems
Traveling down into her hands.

I envision
The many years of hard work
And meticulous care
Spent in her jobs
And her various life roles
That have contributed to
The nerve damage: 
Carrying trays at restaurants...
Typing thousands of ads and e-mails...
Grooming dogs and cats...
Tending to sick animals and people...
Constantly providing care and support in
Countless meals cooked,
Drinks poured,
And hugs administered.

Abba,
Be with her tomorrow morning,
And be with the team attending to her.
Your Hands are constantly mentioned
In Holy Writ
As protecting and upholding
Your precious ones.
I humbly ask
That You protect and uphold her
Both during the surgery,
And in the hours, days, and weeks
Of the healing process.

Give the king and I
Discernment to anticipate her needs,
And patience and skill to circumvent
Any issues with the wandering momma. 
Bless the house
With understanding and harmony
As the aura that Adalheid works so hard for
Now falls to us to maintain.

Lord,
Hold her hands
In Your Hands.
Protect and uphold her in
Your Mighty Embrace...