Day 16 - Caitlin's day went fairly well yesterday. She did have one moment she started to turn backwards but it turned around by the end of the afternoon. With God on our side her doctor said she should be home by the end of the week. And yes we did a happy dance. The sheer enormity (if that is a word) overwhelms her at times and we let her talk about what has happened when she wants and respect her right to process all of this in her time without our proding and asking questions. We have been so thankful to her visitors that they have respected her right to process all of this without asking her about it as well. We choose to focus on the positive - that she is here, healing, and getting married to a wonderful guy. Caitlin is ready to be back in Maryville and begin healing at her own pace at home.
Carry On At times when you feel troubled When your happiness is gone Look to the heart within youf or the strength to carry on.In your heart you will find special virtues Such as faith and hope and love.These gifts have been sent down to you from a power up above.It is faith that keeps the soul searching for the joy the heart hopes for.It is love that heals the spirit making it stronger than before.And if your heart be broken if your strength should fade away the power of these virtues will still win out the day.So remember when you’re troubled when your happiness is gone look to the heart within you for the strength to carry on. © 2000 Tom Krause.
Caitlin, We continue to keep you in our prayers. We pray you get to come home this week. Take care of yourself. God Bless all of you.
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Caitlin,
ReplyDeleteKeep those happy thoughts - look to the future you are about to share with your partner. You're almost there! See you when you get home. Lisa T.