Routine
I'm just past ten months in to this new life of nerve damage and muscle spasms. I still have lots of moments through the day when I forget I'm paralyzed, and part of me hopes I'll never get used to it as I continue to recover. I'm still way too early in this process to settle in to a routine. And yet, part of life demands it. I have to take my medication at each of my six alarms; I have to get out of bed each morning; I have to teach my class every day. Well, I get to. I have the privilege of each of those routines. I also have the privilege of a few less regular activities. I get to have conversations with students about the Holy Spirit; I get to read my friend's grad school application; I get to make Indian food in my kitchen with a British guy and a Swiss woman who drove across an international border to see me (full disclosure: it was like a half hour drive but sounds more impressive when I mention they went to a different country). Jo and Lydia came to visit last week, and their company reminded me that I'm so blessed in this recovery. I have an incredible support system that has lasted ten months with no signs of weakness. There is still a lot of recovery left, and I'm grateful for all of you still encouraging me - sending me emails and leaving comments - almost a year after this life changing event. Another routine I have is medical check ups. I have a routine appointment with my urologist next week, and I'm hopeful for some signs of improvement to come in that department. I'd be really grateful if you'd join with me in the prayers for this particular routine that is the most complicated and difficult to adjust to.
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You look beautiful in this picture.
Joining you in prayer, Laura. I look forward to (hopefully) seeing you when we come to visit Dayla soon. I have such a desire to see you in person again and to pray for your healing in your presence. Loving you through our shared friend and healer, Jesus.
As always, I am praying for more and more healing. Helen Wolfe
Think of you often and you are ever in my prayers. Hugs and love. You are still incredible!
I love you, my granddaughter. I am so proud of the woman you have become. Praying constantly for you.
Laura, Thanks for continuing to give us a window into your ongoing adventures in recovery. Your perseverance is evidence of the hope resident within that is made possible because of what Christ has accomplished for us and the future that he will be safely delivering us into. Praise God that no matter what adversity we face in these last days, it is only temporary. One of my favorite quotes from T. S. Elliot that I am reminded of: "For us there is only the trying; the rest is not our business." May God bless you with his abundant grace and the faith to rest in his daily provision for you.
Amazing, just amazing. Thank you Laura
Love the picture change as it reflects the change in your circumstances and growth. Praying with you for news in your next visit.
Wow - what good friends to visit you in your new home and share that with you. I hope you gave them big, big hugs! ;-) Love you and continue to pray.
With love, H.
This Thanksgiving I am thankful to have learned so much from you and that you have come so far in your recovery. Please know you and your struggles have not been forgotten. Thanks for the happy photo!