Surgery of any kind, whether outpatient or one that requires a longer stay in the hospital, can cause one to be concerned. This Pre-Surgery Milestone Moment provides a time for family and friends to come together, have meaningful conversations, share concerns and fears about the upcoming surgery, and recognize God’s presence in their lives.

This Milestone Moment consists of two pages that are reproducible in your local setting. It can be sent in emails or printed.
· Page 1 describes the significance of the moment and the importance of observing it.
· Page 2 provides a conversation guide* that includes talking and listening to one another, reading a verse/s from the Bible, and a prayer and blessing. It includes a food for thought question on how one might show love for one’s neighbor through an act of service.

All Milestone Moment Conversation Guides are designed and based on the *Four Key Faith Formation Practices of Caring Conversations, Devotions, Rituals and Traditions, and Service. These practices encourage us to grow in our faith through personal, trusted relationships.

These Prayer Stones for gifting are individually hand-crafted and available at a low cost to purchase and gift as a reassuring aid for this upcoming significant Milestone Moment. They are an uplifting reminder for the upcoming surgery patient that friends and family are concerned, care, and are actively praying for their continued health and well-being.