So many of you responded to my post on why I write this blog. Thank you so much for your encouragement and kind words. Throughout this journey we have been bouyed up by the support of all of you. Your continuous pouring out of love and prayers have sustained us during the darkest times and during the slow and sometimes frustrating journey back. My friend Barb, likened this group to the "communion of saints". Surely you all have been saints to us. We did not start this journey knowing that we would rely on the prayers of this community, but certainly it was the prayers and the support of all of you that has gotten us this far. We are so grateful for the love you have wrapped around us, giving us strength to continue. Bless you all.
I have now worked two full days and spent the last 2 evenings with Doug. Many have asked how is it to be back at work. It feels very natural to be back at work. Being in the hospital these past 2 months has really been the alternate reality. I have been so grateful to have friends with Doug while I am away and he has so enjoyed their company. Coming into the hospital tonight the nurses and the aides greeted me and let me know how Doug did today. They are so supportive and thoughtful.
Upon my arrival at the hospital, Doug was ready to have dinner. His appetite is back and he is not complaining about the food. Tonight he had a taco, fries, beets and a cookie. Okay, he did complain a little bit. He did not want to eat the beets.
Tonight Doug reported to me about the things he was able to do today. Usually it has been me telling him of his improvements. Tonight our roles were reversed. I am so glad he is noticing and happy with his improvement. He is now able to turn the channel. That really makes him happy. He has had to ask someone to turn the TV on and to turn the channels. I asked him if he could put his left hand on his belly and he moved his hand to his belly and back. It is following the same pattern as the right side only serveral days later. . We feel reassured that everything is coming back. He told me that the therapists had him sitting him on the side of the bed and he was able to sit on the side of the bed for 30 seconds balancing himself.
And so we pray;
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place. We see your power in the miraculus improvements Doug makes each day. We experience your presence in the staff that care for Doug throughout the day. We experinece your deep love in the those who journey with us. We see you in the servant ministry of Jane and Doug as they sat as companions to Doug today. And we give thanks. We pray that you will guide our thinking and guide our actions as we continue on this journey toward healing and wholeness. In your name we ask it. Amen.
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