Lesson from an Inch Worm

Sunday, March 19th 

Hello, everyone.

It is good to be back after weeks in the hospital and rehabilitation center. At times I feel like an inch worm but–hey, with every tiny movement forward, he/she eventually reaches the desired goal. Me, too, to be ungrammatical.

“Colleen Loraine, the looper,” continues to make progress. Milestones include the first time being able to stand at the sink and do dishes, and (with my walker), journeying down the driveway to the mailbox. I finally was able to tackle and deal with a mountain of paperwork.  Funny, how small accomplishments can be so encouraging.

I didn’t feel ready to come home when released from Wesley Rehab, and wondered how I would make it “on my own.” My hard-working niece researched the availability of help so seniors can stay in their homes. I now have a caption phone. Meals are delivered (supplemented by Safeway deliveries). I have had several weeks of physical and occupational therapy and nurse visits. My bathtub has been replaced with a walk-in shower. Other help is in the works. Friends and neighbors have been diligent in looking out for me.

God is good. Decades ago, my dear friend Marjorie Gordon, gave me an Old Testament blessing. “. . .may your strength match the length of your days!” Deuteronomy 33:25 (TLB). Never has it been more appreciated.

Dad taught me to always concentrate on how far I have come, not how far I have to go. I am.

May God bless you all, as He has, is, and will continue to care and provide for me.

Love,

Colleen