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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:18 PM CDT Dearest Angels:
Alan continues to touch lives in a way none of us could have predicted.
I had the privilege of having our nephews spend the night during the week, last week, since my brother was out of town on business and my sister-in-law was on the schedule for work as a labor/delivery nurse (and flight transport nurse!) right in the middle of the week. It all seemed so easy and uncomplicated to me, until the phone was ringing, Alan needed to be out of bed for therapy, the boys needed to be dressed and fed breakfast and I was faxing/e-mailing documents to the VA for Alan's minivan.
Then, it hit me! I had two extra sets of hands in the house and, BOY, did we get busy!!!
Nick and AJ got Alan out of bed as Alan gave them instructions on what to do. I figured if they (all 3 of them) can use a Wii and PS2 they can use a remote control for the lift and Alan could direct accordingly.
I calmly walked away to grab the camera (as Alan went with the flow) and Alan instructed them on the use of the lift. They deftly lifted, moved and AJ (3 years old - lifted Alan's legs off the bed to clear the transition) to transfer him into his wheelchair.
As I shaved Alan and washed his hair, Nick dust-mopped the floors and AJ used a duster to get under Alan’s bed and the dining room table. We all worked hard for about half an hour and then had breakfast together. We were the proverbial "messy reverse side" of the beautiful tapestry that is Life.
I pray that God continues to show me his love, affection and HUMOR in such a sweet way for the rest of my days and that His healing hand continues to shine upon Alan (and our entire family) as these babies learn that this is Our collective “new normal” at Mimi’s (what they call me).
I am so very grateful for your support and love for Alan - and pray that God multiplies it a-thousand-fold.
In Christ,
Rosie
Ephesians 6:12
Hebrews 12:12-15
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