Dear Friends,
Who could have imagined this journey?
I am so glad that our days are illuminated one at at time. We are given such a gift in our temporal existence. Today is a good day. Yesterday was a good day. I am posting a picture that my dad took of Danny on a quail hunt (just yesterday). It was only the second time that Dan and I have been apart for more than a few hours in months. The last time was two weeks back when Dan went to a movie with his dad (who was in town for a visit from Texas). That day, I was called to meet Danny and his dad at the hospital where Dan had been taken after he had a seizure while at the movie theater--scary.
Yesterday was different. There were no emergencies and all was well. It was amazingly quiet here at the house without Dan. I stayed busy but very vigilant (I must have checked my cell phone a hundred times).
Dan's seizure was probably a result of scar-tissue in his brain and should be controllable with medication. We will visit with Dr. Nick on the 18th to discuss the Novo-Cure helmet among other things. I will keep you all posted as I know more. For the time being, Dan has to put up with my driving...he seems quite stoic about the whole thing...for now.
As for me, I am enjoying every moment with Dan and the kids. I tell you, truly, the air is still different in my world. It is no longer too thin to sustain my breath, but it has taken on richer qualities. I relish in the very smell of those that I love. I appreciate the fact that they (and you) are here.
Love,
Leah
3 comments:
Hi Leah,
As someone who enjoys words, I want to tell you that you write beautifully and I know that many are moved by your words and your situation.
I am from Compress church in Celebration and I am also the 'prayer person' for a Thursday night small group run by Hank Wake. The whole family are on our prayer list always. We hold you up weekly as a group and many of us pray for you daily also - I do so as the prayer person for the whole group.
Since God always answers prayers, we know He hears us and reading your messages helps us understand that. We love you. Kate J.
Leah, Dan, Mary Katherine, Ross!!!
How are you guys doing? I miss y'all so much and am praying for you still. Please know you're loved by all the Wrisley's here in the great Pacific Northwest!
Love ya',
The Preacher!
I miss my cigars with you, Dan! haven't found my Cuban connection yet!!!
Hi Leah,
It's Kate from ComPres again. It's our small group meeting tonight, led by Hank, so I'm checking in to see how to pray for you. I see that the best prayer today is to thank God for the joy and ask for more of the same - good days. You really are an inspiration to me and many others and no doubt, God had that in mind as one of the reasons that this all happened. It's always a big and complicated picture with God, isn't it, but I sure am feeling that you are fulfilling His plan, in so many ways, including the inspiration that you both offer in different ways, quite unwittingly.
You're prayed for and loved.
Blessings,
Kate and Thursday TOG.
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