A Word About Nitrous Oxide

I had a tissue graft on my gums yesterday. First ever oral surgery. I opted for nitrous oxide. Thought it would be better than just the needle and the Novocaine. All I can say is If you get the chance to do the nitrous oxide, go for it. Also known as "laughing gas" I actually cried a couple-three times, but that was OK. The dental assistant said it was kind of like a couple of glasses of wine. Relieves stress, anxiety, she said. Asked me later if that was what it was like. I had to say it was quite a bit different than that for me. There's a lot I could share but I'll just share this:

I did not know how many things I was anxious about. I mean practically everything. Things kept popping into my mind like, what if I have to go to the bathroom while all this is going on? Then the thought would just float away. I also felt like I was holding back, not letting all the stress go, but I didn't want to be holding back - from letting go and letting God. From trusting Jesus. And I could do nothing about it but say, Lord, I see that. I don't want there to be anything holding me back from completely trusting You.

I am so glad He sees our heart. Anyway, He spoke this to me also. If you think it was just the nitrous oxide, that's OK, but I'll take it as a word from the Lord: He said, "Look at life like a procedure. When it's over you'll be with Me forever. Just don't forget to breathe."

So now whenever I have anxiety about any little thing I can remember breathing in nitrous oxide while they dug around in my mouth and say, "Thank you, Jesus. I no longer have to worry about a thing."N