A new beginning

It has been a very long time since I have updated this blog because like many of you I have been attempting to find a new normalcy after experiencing the extreme lows and highs of such an awesome act of God. It feels like a lifetime ago that this story began, but it really was only a few months ago. As I have said all along, I believe we have all been called to be a part of this journey for one way or another, and I believe if for not other reason than bringing peace to so many hearts, this story of faith, Uncle John's story, must go on.

I spoke to Uncle John and Aunt Maureen yesterday, and I can't even explain how refreshing it was to hear that Uncle John continues to make great strides every day. He is now off of sternum precautions, which gives him a little more freedom. His major priority right now is continuing to rewire and retrain his brain, as well as restrengthen his left shoulder. He continues to go to therapy three times a week, and spends the rest of the time reconnecting with his family, and just keeping busy. Please if anyone still reads this, feel free to leave an encouraging message to John. He has a lot of free time, and I know he could use the company (even if it is just through emails).

If there is one thing I have learned from all of this it is that life is short and must be savored every minute it is lived. I am so thankful to have John back with us, and I know he is SO thankful to be here. It blows me away that after everything Uncle John's body and mind has been through, his faith in God and his outlook on his life has been so steadfast. The more difficult life gets, the more evident it becomes that God has us all by the palm of his hands, and we simple need to take John's lead and trust that everything will work out, even if it is not the way we imagined our lives.....there's always room for new beginnings.