One Year
One year ago today Michael’s life stood in the balance. Not one doctor, not one nurse gave us hope for recovery much less survival during Michael’s time in the Trauma ICU at Fairfax Hospital. Educated each one of them and I guess the severity of Michael’s injuries would lead them to believe that if he survived, he would be a vegetable. Mere mortals… We had a thousand voices and more sending prayers for strength and healing for Michael. Prayers for what seemed would take a miracle. God is good.
Today – October 21, 2008
Michael and I walked two miles on this beautiful October morning. The autumn leaves are amazing, the sun is shining, there is a gentle breeze and as we walked Mike said “this is a great day. (thinking he means the weather) I respond “it is a beautiful day Mike” He says “this is happy life day”. It is indeed. One year later, it is a happy life we live. Happy Life Day!
Michael is alive. He is a walking, talking specimen of the grace of God. He reads, he sees, he hears, he loves, he is witty, he laughs and he remembers. He remembers us, he remembers himself, he remembers his life and he’s even learning new information. It may take him a little longer to recall memory in the short term but he has the ability to recall and store new memories. What more could we have asked for? He continues to amaze me with his drive and determination to recover. He is strong like bull and we will always Keep Hope Alive for Michael. We will continue the journey walking by his side where ever it leads us. We will do without reservation any and everything that is required to support Michael on his road to recovering from the severe traumatic injury to his brain.
We have so much to look forward to…and we have a wedding to plan! God is good. Life is good.
xxoo
Happy Life Day Mike! You have come so far:)
Michael, I feel that you and each of us are so blessed, to be able to thank God today for You!
Mike,
What you have been able to accomplish over the past year of your life is truly amazing. It is hard to describe in words, hard to imagine in your mind even, but you have done it. Your accomplishes will not stop on this the one year anniversary of your new beginning, but will continue to mount over time. Over the past year you have helped inspire a great number of people including myself and I know that inspiration will continue to grow as you do. Happy Life Day Bro.
After reading this, I went back and watched your video Mike. It gives me a little inspiration each time I see it. What an amazing year…..