Here we are....day 12.
This is the first day Kirk was home without me. I'm thinking I am the one who suffered today. I can't tell you how hard it was to walk out the door this morning. I choked back the emotion, put on a smiley face and kissed him goodbye.
Kirk did so much physically yesterday that he paid for it today. In fact, for the last 10 days he has pushed the limits of his pain trying to be better, faster, stronger. (Remember the Six Million Dollar Man TV drama in the 80's? What would all of those upgrades cost now?) My mind keeps comparing his drive to get well faster to my drive (and most likely yours, too!) to do more, be more, accomplish more. In my unrelenting efforts of "more" am I really getting less? Less family time. Less spiritual time. Less time to really be better.
Lao Tzu, an ancient Chinese philosopher, said: "Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." I am certain the phrase "instant gratification" had not even been uttered back then. What a great message.....slow down, everything will work out. A dear friend, Kevin McCarthy, wrote me the other day and said something very powerful.... "There are two things that are certain. 1- Heavenly Father has a plan. 2- We are all in it. Put these two thoughts together and we continue to learn and grow, and get better, faster, stronger;)
Pete Robinson hung out with Kirk from nine to noon and was kind enough to hang the white board on the bedroom door so communication for all of us is better. He also entertained Kirk, and insured a higher place of stature with the dogs, with his marshmallow guns. I am not sure I will allow Pete to hang out with Kirk again without a list of acceptable activities:)
One of Kirk's best friends is his dad. Every set of days off that Kirk has includes a day(or more) hanging out with his dad, taking care of projects, yard work or just visiting. One of the greatest blessings in our adventure is that the two of them get to hang out a bit more. Dad is always watching out for each of his kids, grand kids and even great-grandkids! He is, and always has been, a wonderful example to us. I used to pray that Kirk would turn out just like his dad...and he has...always helping out someone.
Dani, our oldest daughter, stopped in around three and watched Second Hand Lions with her dad. This is one of my favorite pictures of the two of them on Dani's wedding day. She has had a bond with dad since birth. How blessed are we to have such close relationships with our girls. I honestly don't know what we would do without them.
It was wonderful to come home to the best homemade Mac and cheese EVER! Thanks so much my sweet Darci Marie, you have no idea how much that helped.
One step forward....just one at a time.
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Dear Friends-in-Christ,
ReplyDeleteWhat a privilege it has been to join the concert of prayer for Kirk and his miraculous recovery. Having experienced bedside vigils for both my mother (28 days in hospital) and my Godson (four months –after a motorcycle accident) I know the ways of hope and fear that come to you either to steal or to lift your spirits. By far hope is the most important one to cling to. We serve an awesome God who has good plans for us and even much more that we could think to ask for.
Please know that I will continue to lift Kirk in prayer for a complete, full and miraculous recovery. May God’s blessings abound to you and your family as you journey down this road.
A sister-in-Christ,
Janet Schooley
Brownsville, Texas
(I know of Kirk's "adventure" through Claire Carley Miles asked for prayer for Kirk & family. I was Claire’s preschool-kinder Montessori teacher 37 years ago. We have remained friends.)
Hi Janet!
ReplyDeleteKirk and I just wanted you to know how grateful we are for the prayers that have been offered in our behalf. We feel them and they have truly made a difference in our adventure. Thank you so much for being a part of that and ANY friend of Claire's is a friend of ours.
Love to You!