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