happy easter

The changes in our family have been many since Michael’s accident but for the most part, it has renewed our belief that things happen for a reason.  Riding to Mt. Vernon a couple of weeks ago, out of the blue Michael asked when we were going to church. Trying not to let him see that my eyes had just bugged out of my head, I answered that Easter was right around the corner, there would be many families attending that would be making a fresh start and that would probably be a good time to go.  Mike doesn’t often talk about his feelings concerning the accident but when he does, it is clear that he has given it much thought. He wanted to go to church.  We talked with the others about Easter Sunday and the Rosner, Rosner-New, Whiting family decided we would go together as a family.  

Michael’s gait is a work in progress and through physical therapy is getting stronger, straighter and closer to his goal of walking “normal”.  At time of the accident, Mike was working as an IT Recruiter for The Mergis Group and wore dress pants, a collared dress shirt and dress shoes to work each day.  Michael loves nice things and has a wardrobe to compliment his expensive taste in clothes.  Let’s ignore the fact that I’m his Mother and perhaps a little biased but he is a beautiful young man.  Right girls? He is clean cut, tall and lean and wears clothes well so when he’s dressed up, he’s a sight to behold.  Enter Easter morning…

There is no therapy available that could have made Michael feel more like himself than getting dressed in clothes that he wore to work.  Donning a starched shirt, pressed slacks and freshly polished shoes he was proud and walked with strength and confidence to the front doors of the church.  His renewed self image was inspiring.  We chose to sit in the back pew in case he had problems sitting still for the sermon and after being seated for a few minutes I asked “how does it feel being in church again?”  Mike answered with a smile “well, I didn’t burst into flames”.  So I asked “if you thought you might burst into flames why did you want to come to church?”  and Mike answered, ”God saved me Mom.”  The service wasn’t that heart wrenching but I can tell you that for the majority of it, I fought back tears. 

We researched the history and meaning of this day during the week leading up to Easter Sunday.  Michael had a full understanding of what happened on the cross and on the Sunday following the crucifixion.  It is a true blessing that he is alive and more every day, I believe there is a reason.  

Hope you had a great Birthday Matt!  Mike had a great time this afternoon - you should be a stand up comedian…thanks for the laughs.  Thank you Kurt and Amanda E stopping by…Mike loved the chinese food - the dumplings were so good he wouldn’t share with Bobby.  

No matter who we are, the holy event nearly 2000 years ago on that first Sunday following the full moon after the spring equinox was for all of us.

xxoo