I am struggling with this neck brace. I can only remove it to eat and shower. (I have contemplated eating eight meals and taking four showers, but I think that might undo the purpose of the brace!)
While it is uncomfortable during the day, it is extremely difficult at night. The reason I struggle so much at night is that it forces me to sleep on my back – and I am most comfortable sleeping on my side. I am blessed with an adjustable bed, but even with that, I am still unable to sleep.
Last night I thought I might try something different – not a different bed or position. I thought I might try praying about it and asking God’s help. I probably should have thought of that first, but my only excuse is that I’ve had surgery and I’m still a bit weak and wimpy.
I can’t say I was more comfortable on my back, nor that I didn’t wake up as many times. What I can say is that I was not frustrated like I have been. I expected my LORD would answer my prayer and that His peace would be with me through the night.
This morning, I remembered Psalm 4. That song begins, “Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.” [vs 1 NLT]
And it ends, “You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine. In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.” [vs 8]
Sometimes, we just need to remember to ask!
