As I look out of my window on the world, I am grateful to be able to see another springtime. This one seems especially lovely because I almost didn’t get to see it. I recently came home after two months (TWO months) in the hospital due to a severe lack of sodium which triggered all kinds of other problems. But, due to the goodness of the Lord and my wonderful family, I’m home and I can celebrate just being alive.
How can one forget how to walk after two months in a hospital bed? I don’t know–I thought I’d cleared that hurdle many decades ago. So, with wheel chair and walker and a physical therapist, I’m re-learning how to put one foot in front of the other without toppling. Even my speech–finally, I’ve graduated from not being able to retrieve the word I want back to being able to talk like a magpie.
With my therapist,I took my first walk outside this week and found that the herbs from last year are up. Yea! And, the Iris that I was afraid had died, have hardy-looking buds. Spring has definitely sprung and, thanks to the Lord and my terrific family, who have gone beyond anything I could ask for, I am here to celebrate.
And it’s SO GOOD to have you back with us°
Thank you, Missy. It’s wonderful to be here.
Yes! We were all rooting for you, and out prayers were answered. Be patient with yourself and may you make good progress back to your spunky self. We need your wise words and beautiful artwork!
Thank you, Kimberly. Still hard to believe I was out of it for two whole months. But, thanks for your prayers and good wishes.
It’s pure joy having you back and along with you, your blogs and e-mails. I’m so grateful and also grateful for the help Matt, Dawn and the crew have and are providing.
Thanks, Carol. It’s a joy to be back, believe me. Yes, my family has gone above and beyond. They’re a great crew!