This journey has made me reflect on the value of time and family and friends. And reminds me of the many Blessings from each that God has placed in my life. This note isn't going to ebb and flow-it's just a simple thought and thanks.
My husband amazes me. He asks the doctors such good, really good questions. Things I would never think to ask. I've looked over at him shocked in many of the meetings with doctors. Just thinking, wow, how did he think to ask that? And the look in his eye today at in the office when the bandages came off....... I had no doubts when I looked into his....I didn't even need to look down as the doctor cut away.........I'm so proud I have him to take care of me.
My sister Lynette. How would have I made it thus far in life without her? No one will ever know all that she has done for me since our mom died. I was only 18. She lost mom too. Net never looked back as she took over my care. From graduation gowns to wedding dresses to this journey......
Sharon, my oldest sister. The leader. She make sure things are in order. What would have I done without that bed she insisted I have this week?
God blessed me in my sister in law and mother in law and all the Hull's. Mama Hull reminds me much of my mom in her Christian walk. Although I had only dated Chris for about four months when mama died she took right over after that mother's day 1990. I had my own precious, precious mama for 18 years. I've had Chris's mom for 20 now. I know not all are lucky enough to have those loving relationships--with their own mama and much less a mother in law.
Bridget, Chris's sister, walks with me daily. She is my eager ear. No one had better mess with me when Bridget is around. She is my lioness, ever knowing just when to step in. Even when I am not aware.
Net is my right arm, Bridget is my left.
Who else? My nieces. What fun they are. All so different. All bring something different to the table. All make me feel like I can let my sarcastic humor fly and give it right back in such a loving way.
Tanner, a special nephew with too many things to be grateful for in my relationship with him to even begin to write down. That'll be another blog.
Jamey and Jennifer. Jamey, he may be my nephew by blood but he is truly my brother in heart. And for him to have married Jennifer??!!! My BFF all through school?? God had a sense of humor and a plan to never part Jennifer and I.
My friends.....so many. Old and new.
Old who are always there. Even if I haven't talked to them in five years. They drop it all to come. Come and bring me Olive Garden, food, popcorn, water. Clean my house. Wash my clothes.
New ones, who listen on text messaging and face book and bring me games and PJs...and of course water, propel and popcorn.
My Lord and Savior who even in my flesh moments reminds me that day by day He will see me through. His timing is ever perfect. I have seen it so. He reminds me to take things day by day. Days always change. Tomorrow might be better than today. The next might be worse than yesterday. Things always will change. But He will always, always be there. There is the peace. The peace that came a minute after the first shower.
This feels like a academy award speech......there is no way to mention everything and everyone knows how awful those speeches really are! But I can only say, once again, God has richly, richly blessed me beyond what I deserve.
This could be like my "I Believe" notes. There is so much I've left off......But then that is the start. This journey is just another chapter for my book! The book where you will read more about that first shower.
Now, who will be my ghostwriter??? There is much to tell. And much to give thanks for.
Thank you and I love you all. I feel your prayers.
Marna
