This is what Joanne said to me. Even though she is doing so well, it is still a daily struggle. We gauge how well she is doing, but the starting point is '0'. Before the stroke she was 110. She has regained so much and I thank God for that, but so much was taken away. After all the visitors leave, after the light conversations and small talk, life goes on. Dealing with the day to day needs of a family. Homework, laundry, cleaning up a spilled glass of milk, consoling hurt feelings, redirecting an argument, expressing your feelings of joy or sadness, disappointment or optimism.
Buttering a bagel with one hand, opening a jar or bottle, pulling on a pair of pants, tying your shoe. It is a battle every day.
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“Because Joanne loves Me,” says the Lord,
“I will rescue her; I will protect her,
for she acknowledges My name.
She will call upon Me, and I will answer her;
I will be with her in trouble, I will deliver her and honor her.
With long life will I satisfy her and show her My salvation.”
Psalm 91:14-16 (paraphrased)
“I will rescue her; I will protect her,
for she acknowledges My name.
She will call upon Me, and I will answer her;
I will be with her in trouble, I will deliver her and honor her.
With long life will I satisfy her and show her My salvation.”
Psalm 91:14-16 (paraphrased)