September 11, 2007

It is surreal to think that today is the 6th anniversary of the attack on our country. On one hand it seems like the event happened just a short time ago and yet so much has happened in six years the event seems like distant history. I can easily go back and see the second building being hit by the plane while glued to the TV that morning...

I’m being moved to a rehab facility by Vancouver Clinic tomorrow. The plan is to build my strength back up to be able to go home in 7-10 days with the strength needed to get up our stairs and just do life. The rehab staff will work with me for two 45-50 minute sessions a day. One session is direct muscle strengthening and the other will be more occupational therapy (whatever that is).

I’ve been taken off VPN (IV nutrition) now so I have to be eating a lot to regain my proteins and albumen without the help. Again I am on a diet that is low bacteria, fat, fiber and complex carbohydrates. No fresh fruit, fresh vegetables or dairy products.

The medical team here is again astounded by my speed of recovery. Either they are impressed or being supportive. I don’t know which.

What a wild ride!!!! I am so glad God is in control and that I’m not Him. Each day I have to remember 3 things to keep my proper focus on reality. I stole these from a great little book called “Encouragement for Life”, by Charles Swindoll. They are hard to really comprehend but daily I’m trying.

1. I am only Human. I am finite and fallible.


2. I don’t understand why I’m on this journey and I may never understand while on this earth.


3. I cannot change my situation. It is a time to trust that God is in control, that He makes no mistakes and that He is totally involved in the process and its outcome.

One thing I am sure of is that your prayers are affecting my life. Thank you so much for holding my hand through this journey. Where will we end up?