Sunday 02/02

Today was a day to regroup my thoughts, and recharge my batteries. My heart overflows with gratitude for the folks at Unity of Greater Grand Rapids, Ada. We were blessed this morning with a lesson facilitated by Jeanne Keller. It was just what the Great Physician ordered - - trusting the process. It is really true that when you are busy looking all around, it's challenging to raise your sights. As a caregiver, it was important for me to re-center, for Caren and for the whole family. I AM open and receptive to "hear with the ear behind the ear, and listen with the heart behind the heart." Dealing with a concussion, Caren does a lot of out loud self-talk to help her process. Now, Caren said I must share a 'funny' with all ya'll. As most of you know, narcotics can really 'stop you up.' Broken ribs are a real deterrent to successful elimination. This morning Caren was in the restroom doing her self-talk, "Release and let go." She was totally unaware of the nurse entering the room. All of a sudden the loudest 'thunderclap' echoed through the bathroom. Ah! Sweet success,*Cstill chuckling* Caren got a new roomy today. Also, Caren has been having the worst trouble ever with her ribs. Nothing helped. Pain meds weren't working. Repositioning didn't help. An icepack did nothing to alleviate the discomfort. Simone, Nicole and I went to assist Caren to the shower room for a freshening up and a change of clothes. You know, it's amazing how much the release of gas helped those ribs not to hurt! Release and let go! There's a lesson there for me, for all of us! • Jehovah-'Ez-Lami