Finding the silver lining!

It has been 5 weeks & 4 days since 'the accident'.  It seems like much longer to me.  When you're used to being so busy & active, like I was, days sitting around seem to last forever.  Don't get me wrong - I'm trying to keep busy, but its just not the same.

I've been working on having gratitude for the blessings that have come from this situation.  For one thing, before the accident my relationship with my only sister, Chrissy, was almost non-existant.  Near-death experiences tend to change your perspective on things.  My sister was amazing to me during my hospital and rehab stays.  She made sure I had my meds, that the nurses didn't forget about me, helped me use the bathroom, you name it!!! I certainly didn't deserve these kind acts of service.  During my brief stay at Jim Thorpe, Chrissy stayed overnight with me.  She used to be a nurse's assistant/tech for a facility very similar to Jim Thorpe.  It was like having a slumber party.  We talked, cried and were able to mend our relationship in ways I didn't think were possible.  I am truly grateful!!!  Life is too short to leave things unsaid or unmended - especially with family.  Like it or not, Heavenly Father has given us our families and we need to protect & nuture those relationships.