Sunday, June 06, 2010

Unsung Hero

I just wanted to take a second to say how blessed I am for such a supportive, loving husband. While in the hospital, Jose was by my side every possible minute. And since returning, he has taken upon himself the role of housekeeper, family chef, family driver, medical transporter, breadwinner, grocery shopper, caregiver, and my "go-to" man for just about everything. From dressing Kily, to helping me brush my hair or cut my food...Jose has done it all, without complaining, without making me feel bad for not being able to help and do my part. He's amazing and I am one lucky girl. I know it's probably been the longest, most draining month for him. You are my hero Jose....I love you!

Thank you friends for ALL your prayers and well-wishes...it has really been empowering and I feel so blessed to have such caring friends and family. We have been blessed and strengthened by so many people. You all are all too kind. I feel like each of you have represented Christ to me through the things you've done. I'm sorry I haven't been able to reply individually to you all.

A brief update...I am walking around just fine now! Not ready to breakout any dance moves or run any races, but walking and getting up and down fine now. I still have numbness/tingling, to varying degrees, over most my body from the chest down, so we'll see when that finally goes away. The main thing we're focusing on is my hands--they are both moving now....we're just trying to find ways for them to regain their strength and functionality. This week we'll do some more testing and see if that gives the neurologists any idea of what really happened!

Thanks again to Jose and to each of you.