I think my life is just as busy now as before my accident. Yesterday was a perfect example of that. First thing in the morning I had physical therapy where I went walking in the rain. Not too long after I had occupational therapy where we went to the gym and did lots of weights and rowed on the rowing machine. After that a friend stopped by to bring us dinner - thank you Jesus for chocolate chip cookies. Then we got interviewed by the Seattle Times which went pretty well and the story is supposed to be published on the 19th. After that we went to West 5 for some BLT's. And then on to the Choi's for a bible study / Christmas party. Whew - I slept well last night - that's for sure. Eleven and a half hours to be exact.
The Times interview was the big to do yesterday. They asked lots of questions about when I was in / coming out of a coma. Needless to say Josh did most of the talking. I am very much looking forward to seeing the story in print. Hopefully it'll be good. I did get to talk a little bit about how I'm doing now and how many bones I broke and stuff like that. I had 22 fractures or broken bones - can you believe it?!?! Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought I could get hurt this bad just riding my bike to work. Who knew?!?!
Tuesday was busy too, but a little less so. Josh's mom came over for lunch and then Josh and I got to go to my department's (work-related) Christmas party. It was fun and I was able to reconnect with a few people from work. And there was good food so that was nice.
Today should be minimal-ish. We're going to go do some water therapy at the pool around noon and then we have haircuts or in my case a bang-trim set up for this evening. Too bad I wasn't able to get my bangs cut before the Times came and took pictures for the paper. Oh well. At least it's in time for my benefit - I don't want to go up front and welcome people with crazy hair. The bang situation is really bad. When I first got in to ICU they shaved a patch on the front of my head to put in an inter-cranial monitor. The bangs have been sort of catty-wompus ever since. But not for long. The shaved side has finally grown out enough to cut the long side to match. Thank you Jesus that I get to look like myself again! And that I even understand that!
Blessings have certainly been aplenty. Although despite that I'm in a new emotional phase now. I'm pretty mad. Mad about how bad I got hurt, about how long it's taking to heal, and really mad about how much it makes my family hurt. I just kind of feel like I got the short end of the stick and am pretty pissed off about it. Please pray for me that I won't be here for long and that I would just focus on that this is all in God's plan and that He will be here for me when I'm not mad any more.
Thanks,
Ang
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Thanks for your post Angela. I will look forward to reading the Seattle Times article. We have a lot of medical issues going on in my family right now, plus I struggle alot with Milo's condition and the hard work it is looking after him sometimes. But just to read about your progress and your faith and honesty through this is so encouraging and I continue to be amazed at what God has done and is doing with you and your progress. I will definitely be praying for you. Much love, Sarah
ReplyDeleteIt's good to hear that you're doing well Ang. I really miss you guys and I wish I was able to see you before going out to New YoekI'll defenetely read the article, and I'll come see you and Josh at the soonest time possible/that's okay with you.
ReplyDeleteHope to see you guys soon!
Love,
Monica M