Many changes have occurred since January 28, 2009. After 94 surgeries, kidney failure, 268 units of blood, a failing liver, cardiac arrests, infections, maggots, 3 months in ICU, and 9 months in Hermann Hospital we’ve learned a few things that will forever be a part of us.
1. We now know that the goodness and generosity of people knows no race, religion, or economic background.
2. We are confident that in a crisis each of our daughters can individually bring their own strengths to a situation, and collectively we can weather a storm.
3. We are blessed with friends and family who never cease to lessen the load.
4. The power of prayer knows no limits. Prayer can be a thought, a personal conversation, or a memorized request; it doesn’t matter God listens.
5. The human body is amazingly resilient but the human spirit knows no bounds. Louie’s drive to complete therapy, despite setbacks and surgeries, was inspiring.
6. Be it the house you live, the church you attend, your workplace, or your neighborhood; there’s no place like home.
Love to all, Ruthie
It’s been a year and I am grateful for the new people I’ve met, old friends, and people I don’t even know who prayed for me and were so generous. I go back to see Dr. Duke on Friday and I’d like people to continue to ask God for a positive outlook for future surgeries . -Louie
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Happy Anniversary for making it through a tough year. It was a terrible ordeal but we all were with you. The love and caring of so many people is awesome. The devotion and love for God shines.The love and people around you so strong in faith proves there is a God and he is watching our for you. Hopefully by Easter the next part of your life will shine even more.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you all are doing so well. It was nice to get to know you while you were here in the hospital... Good luck and God bless... Terris Koehn... Volunteer
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