Last Wednesday was my 52nd birthday. I was walking last night when I thought back on my 50th. I remember how much I was dreading it beforehand, getting older and all. Then my world changed forever. That was 2 weeks after Nick's accident. It is so clear in my mind. I remember bending over Nick's bed saying, "Just open your eyes, Nick". The process was so incredibly slow. When he finally began to speak, months later, I felt that he would surely be talking and walking in the next year or so. That wasn't in the plan. I still have faith that he will improve, he has in so many ways. I kept begging him to say Mom. Now when he calls me, it comes out so clearly M-O-M. It is very difficult sometimes but I take comfort in the fact that he has come this far and there is hope that he will continue to get better (no matter how slowly) until he can resume some sort of normal life.
I pray for all of you, Nick's friends and I hope this has made some kind of impact on your life. No one knows the future. Make today the best you can, not only for yourself, but for those around you. Be the best friend, son or daughter, student or employee that you can be. And above all, take nothing for granted.
Come by...we'd love to see you!
Love,
Sondra
2 comments:
Belated Happy Bithday
I pray for continued improvement for Nick and strength and faith for his family.
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Sondra,
You are an incredible woman. I've never met you or Nick, but I include you and your family in my prayers. I'm a friend of Adam's (we used to work together)and I have kept up on Nick's progress through Adam and your blog site. I instill into my kids that things can change at any moment. There is always something to learn. Happy belated Birthday, and Happy Mother's Day! You are truly a very special Mom. May many blessings still come your way.
Hang tough Nick, keep moving forward.
Jody
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