I was sitting here and reading my last post. I wrote it last Monday, which happens to be the day that I hurt myself later that evening. A bomb exploded that day. I know who was there during and after the explosion, as well as who was not.
I constantly remind myself that “everything happens for a reason”. I have found a reason in my injury. I was forced to take a pause… and that is what I have done. A life “time out”. I have been given multiple gifts in what by others would be seen as a purely negative occurrence. I need to send lots of hugs and an endless thank you to the following people….
Mom… you have always been there and I know forever will. Thank you for looking past my grouchiness and shortness this last week. Even in my not so pleasant moments you have gone out of your way to help me… when you are hurting yourself. You have gotten the short end of the stick at times… and I appreciate you hanging in there with me. I know not being here is hard… but thank you for letting others help me and doing so with grace. Other people might have gotten bitter that someone else was trying to fill the “mom role” and you didn’t let that happen. No one can ever fill that role but you. Thank you for all that you have done and will do in the future… and this stretches far before and beyond my current situation. I am eternally grateful. 831200
My brother John… even though we haven’t talked a lot… I know you are there for me. Thank you for your silliness the other night. Even though I didn’t show it, it was making me smile. I love you.
Kimberly… thanks for stepping up and coordinating everything that you have and continue to. My procrastination cannot win this battle and you have kept things moving in a forward motion. Thank you for giving when I know you were tired beyond belief. Thank you for standing as my friend in this moment. Thank you for the hugs… they give me strength. Thank you for your words of faith… they have shown me so so much. Thank you for trying to find any way you can to make the next few weeks easy for me in every way possible.
Shannon… thank you for being you and the friend you are. I know even through our struggles in our own lives that if I had no one else you would be there without a doubt. Thank you for sitting next to me through all my screaming the other day and still holding on to my leg. :oD Thank you for understanding that I am tired. Please take care of yourself right now… I worry about you more than myself. My knee will be fixed… I just wish I could help fix what is broken for you. :::many many hugs and love:::
Jer… a smile just came to my face when I thought about my thanks to be given to you. First off… thank you for being my friend. Months ago I would have never imagined that I would trust you with some of the things that I do… but am so glad I can. When you came over the other night… I know that you would have helped me anyway that you could have… even if it caused a weird moment or two. Thank you for your smiles given and your friendship without limits. Sometimes great things come from something unfortunate happening… and I am so glad that this was one of them. Remember… we still need to go and see the Blue Man Group. ;o)
Jason... thank you for all that you have done to help me. You have stepped up when others would have let me fend for myself. You are becoming a great friend and I appreciate all that you have done... from Urgent Care... to cooking... to helping me get around... to even the occasional "how are you doing?". I have never had a roommate... but know that you represent what a great roommate and friend can be. Thank you so so so much....
Chris… my thanks to you stretches back to milkshake night about a month ago. It was that moment that I knew you would be there no matter what. Thanks for the positive words you give and the promise that you will be here if I need you in the future. You are one of my closest friends.
My new friend John… thank you for the encouraging words sent. Thank you for the great conversation and emails that have taken my brain off my leg for even a moment. Thank you what you have done to make this upcoming Saturday possible. You’re willing to take on the adventure of an outing with me even with the knowledge it might not be the easiest time. Thank you for what looks to be the start of a great friendship. :o)
Will... thank you for offering to help as you have. I know you would do whatever you can to help and that means so much in itself!
If I didn't write directly to you please don’t think I am ungrateful for you in my life or don’t appreciate you. I send thanks to you as well for all that you do to make my life what it is.
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