International Travel
To my mother's chagrin, internet in Oxford is less accessible than I anticipated. However, I've been having a wonderful time in England listening to qualified teachers talk about high quality literature. It's yet another overwhelming experience as the world rushes by me at it's standard pace, but I've been significantly slowed by my accident.
Here again I have to choose humbled over humiliated as out of necessity I've had to bring my mom to my professional development. Many of my colleagues find it easier to begin conversations with her than with me because of the height and age similarities. It's hard to be relegated to the sidelines in activities, though I must emphasize I'm still so grateful to be included. The staff here have been so kind and accommodating, and I've been able to participate in all but one activity.
To be honest, that's more than enough. This trip is physically, emotionally, and intellectually exhausting. Previously, my days were only physically and emotionally full. To add this third layer of exertion is exciting despite the exhaustion. I need this stimulation; it's important to keep adding things like this back into my life. It's also okay to add it in in small doses. I'm passing on many optional activities, and while disheartened that I would have once jumped at the chance to go in every bookstore, I'm content that I can be present here at all.
I'm still praying that someday I'll be walking around this town, but there's still a lot of hard work ahead of me. Please keep praying with me that I'll see more healing in the coming years, months, weeks, and days. I'm sometimes impatient, but I want to petition fervently for dramatic progress; I want more miracles. Why not? Who wouldn't? Please join with me in asking for it all: for loosened calf muscles, for nerve regeneration, for working home internet, for bathroom capabilities, for disappearance of muscle spasms, for increased stamina, for deep sleep through the nights, for function in my ankles, and for everything in between.
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Laura, you have come so far! I do pray for healing and being young you want it yesterday, but God uses a different time table. Rest in His assurance - He'll get you there. Our body is an amazing machine and with youth on your side, you have much time to heal and mend. I was THRILLED you got to go! Blessings on you as you enjoy this and work towards teaching this fall and adjust to that pace. Keep your joy ~.~
Daily, my friend. I'm with you on miracles, or more miracles. So thankful you are having this amazing Oxford experience.
Oh Laura, I am right there with you in praying each and everyone of the above petitions. I am asking the Lord God Almighty to do "exceedingly abundantly beyond all you could ask or think according to His mighty power working with you!" Ephesian 3:20
Oh Dear Laura, you are beautiful! As you continue to experience the world through life as God has ordained for now, cling to His promises and know that He is working miracles upon miracles. He also knows no height or age differences and relates to you in full with all beauty, love and pleasure! Thank you for the concise list of prayers. We lift you up daily and will continue to do so- bringing all of these before our heavenly, all capable Father who longs to pour out His blessing and lovingkindness. Soak up all He has for you know- it not only shapes your day, it is shaping your future. love you!-k
So glad Oxford has been stimulating! And that you haven't minded saying "no" sometimes! Praying, praying!
Thank you for pushing yourself to keep us posted when you are exhausted from the multiple layers of stimuli at once. I'm know you are thankful for the opportunity, but it also sounds like you will look forward to returning for some rest! We join you in your prayer requests.
Say hello to my wife for me :) Love you both
Love you and praying every day for your continued healing. Granny
I agree and say "Amen" to the Stephensfamily post. Rejoicing in how far the Lord has brought you since January! Today's need is tomorrow's testimony!
Dear Laura! Thank you for the comprehensive list of reasonable miracles. Thank you for stirring us up to pray and to sit, walk and stand with you! May to capture all you need to from your AP training. I so much enjoyed the Art AP course I went to.