Quick Note

Today ended on a good note.  Christian, as you have read, made positive improvements in the motor movement of his lower extremities today.  We are aware that improvements will be slow, but I have to tell you about the great relief I have when I see them.  He was resting peacefully when I left and he is in good hands with nurse Katie.

I wanted to take a moment to thank our friends that have taken time out of their days and lives to stop by, pray, call or write.  You make such a difference in our lives all of the time, but especially now.  Staff of the hospital, and even strangers that have made connections with us, thank you.  The outpouring of love takes my breath away.  I personally want to thank our families.  We are so blessed to have both sides of our families so close and so loving.  I don't think we've had a single minute where someone hasn't been with Chris.  What is amazing about these people (my families) is that they are volunteering to spend 3-5 hours with him during the night after they have already spent the entire day in the hospital.  That lets me go home and try to sleep, but I have a hard time leaving him.  He gets great comfort by seeing and hearing their stories or just knowing that they are with him during the night.  But I think it is a comfort for them as well.  Actually being able to do something for someone during times like these is hard, Chris is very grateful for the company and I hope they know it.  He is so very loved. So thank you family and friends for being so loving, patient, concerned and caring with my Babe.  He is so very, very special to me and he and I could not do this alone.  

Please know that your prayers are being heard and answered every minute of each day.  Thank you.  I believe about every denomination in the world is praying for him, so I think that may make him extra special.  :)  

We can feel all of your thoughts, prayers and love...Thank you from the bottom of my heart.  And Happy Anniversary to my Babe.  Our first year couldn't have been more wonderful.  You are my best friend, fishing guide and partner, bike support team and encourager, and the keeper of my world.  Can't wait for next year and our journey to come.   I love you Babe and I am so proud to be your wife and partner.  You are the strongest, most determined, loving, caring person I know and that's why I picked you.  Here's to a good coming year!  I love you so much.  We will overcome this trial and move on to the next adventure soon. Hang in there. XOXOXO  P.S. I am picking the anniversary trip. :)

"Love is patient, love is kind, it is not envious. Love does not brag, it is not puffed up.  It is not rude, it is not self-serving, it is not easily angered or resentful. It is not glad about injustice, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.  Love never ends. 1 Corinthians 13  (A reading that we had at our wedding, one year ago and the best day of our lives thus far) .  Good night.