Silent Thoughts

 

Since my vocal cord surgery I've had a few silent thoughts. I'm a verbal processor so I really don't know what I think until I talk about my thoughts for a while, so I wouldn't put too much stock in this blog, but you're still welcome to read it.

I offer you a few unprocessed ruminations...

• Silence is golden. That's true, but its value increases with it's scarcity. You need it when you don't have it, but if it's everywhere in abundance, it's relative value plummets.
• Silence is misunderstood. A silent person doesn't explain why they're not speaking so interpretation is left up to others. This results in criticisms of being being stuck up, or angry or aloof. Yesterday someone near me was asked if I'm an introvert. Yiiiiii!
• I've been listening to Simon & Garfunkel's "Sounds of Silence" and still haven't figured out what "the sounds of silence" are, or why they matter.
• Surrogates and avatars are saying things for me. Did you know there are APPS that say whatever you type? They even sound a bit like I sound right now. 
• I wonder if God planned for me to say a certain number of words each day. If so, I'll have extra words to say when I can speak again. I'll need to say all the things I would normally say, plus all the words I would have said in the preceding days. Hmmm. Consider the potential impact on my preaching. Zow.

Needless to say, I'll know soon enough how my voice was impacted by the surgery. I'm not concerned. I like Dr. Brooks and I've known him for many years. He's a remarkable Otorhinolaryngology surgeon and he did a great job whittling on my vocal cords while wielding a hot laser in my throat. I was surrounded during the entire procedure with nurses, administrators and care-givers from GCC, all of whom helped me with their training, skill and words of support. (GCC folks are everywhere!)

The bottom line: The surgery went well. I'm to be totally silent for a few days. Duct Tape helps. I feel OK. I'm grateful for your kindness and support. I'm glad for Sheila's loving patience. I'm already sick and tired of saying nothing.

A few more days of silence, then I'm in voice therapy for a while.

I assume my new vocal cords will carry me to an easy victory on the next American Idol and I'll be able to pay cash for GCC's new chapel with the royalties from my first hit single, "I Had Nothing To Say To You."

That's the update. 

Thanks for praying.  

Psalm 30:9a  -  What is gained if I am silenced?

 

Comments

[KEM MEYER]

Since you can't talk, you have plenty of margin to type big words like Otorhinolaryngogogy. How fun is that? :)

[Greg Davenport]

I'm glad your surgery went well. You can use your quiet time stockpiling thoughts to talk about later.

[James]

Pr 17:28 Even a fool, when he is silent, is counted wise, and he who shuts his lips is counted as a man of understanding.
Ps 51:15 O LORD, open my lips, and my mouth shall show forth Your praise.
Ps 141:3 Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
Ps 141:3 Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
Pr 13:3 He who keeps his mouth keeps his life; he who opens his lips wide, it is ruin to him.

[Phyllis A Seyler]

It's funny how God brings people to mind. I'm sitting at work here in Illinois wondering how things are going at GCC. To be more percise, how you were doing. I go to the website, click on your blog to see if you had any profound thoughts for me to soak in and see...GET WELCOME SOON! Well at first my heart dropped. 'Mark Beeson sick!'
To my relief I find you, although physically silent, still speaking about the greatest of the God we serve! My heart leaps for joy!
I pray you find in the silence, a strong audiable voice from God and more words, as if you need them, to continue leading God's people to glory!
Thank you for being the man of God He created you to be...
With Love & Prayers for a speedy recovery,
Phyllis

[Doreen Miller]

Mark, you are awesome whether you can speak or not! Wishing you a fast and speedy recovery with your voice. Miss your wonderful laugh :) sending prayers your way. Take care . Doreen

[Emily]

I too am a fan of Dr. Brooks.