I'm on a horse!
My last update was a bit of a downer, and I try to be honest about my emotions on this blog. Honestly, I'm so blessed in my life. I really do feel overwhelmed with insurance and physically uncomfortable due to muscle spasms and stiffness, but that's not my whole life. I don't want you to think my life is all roses and chocolate chips (particularly because this country does not have chocolate chips), but I want you to know that those difficulties I face are not the end game.
I'm still finding great successes in my recovery, and I want to celebrate them. I got to ride Jana again this Friday, and Candy graciously snapped a couple photos of me on the horse as my therapist helped my legs find the right rhythm as we walked in the crisp fall sun. While most of my attention was focused on keeping my back straight and holding my legs with what hip muscles I have control of, I had a moment or two to enjoy the absolute majesty of the German countryside that I could observe from the back of this beautiful beast I was riding. I'm grateful for that.
It was only half an hour of horseback magnificence, but I'm grateful for it. I've had countless hours of insurance frustration, and plenty more to come, but they won't diminish the joys I have in life. I've also had loads of inner turmoil thanks to bacteria at war with my body, but I won't let that diminish the conversation I had with the sweet student I had lunch with on Friday or the two who came for tea on Thursday.
I'm still begging God to heal me so that I need less medical intervention to complete necessary bodily functions, but I'm also praising him for the gifts of people who can help me heal well and a job that gives me eternal satisfaction.
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Cheering and praying!
Way to go Laura. You look like a natural on that horse. We are still praying for you
Love pic of you on the horse. You look like a natural!
Thank you for sharing these photos. They are wonderful to see. Glad you have new and fun experiences to enjoy and to look forward to.
Always proud of you for sharing honestly! Hugs and prayers!
Praying Laura...praying, praying, praying!
Love you and all that you are doing for your students! Sending lots and lots of love your way! :)
Laura, Good morning! It's 9:14 in Buffalo, New York where the southern half of the city and suburbs is getting over a storm which dropped 7 feet of snow. I have been a friend of your dad's for several years through BOMA. I have prayed for you and have been able to get a rather large contingent of folks from Minneapolis to prayer for you thanks to my godfather and his wife. I and they continue to take a great interest in you. From a distance your progress seems phenomenal. I'm sure though that you don't feel phenomenal many days. I want you to take strength though from the fact that so many people care about you can channel that strength toward your well being. To that end I believe there is a book you might want to read. It is called Waking: A Memoir of Trauma and Transendence by Matt Sanford. Matt was permanently injured in an accident when he was young. His insights and use of Yoga have helped him tremendously. I have had the opportunity to meet Matt and think his experiences will benefit you. Take good care of yourself and maintain your positive attitude!