Ahhhhh, the smell of a freshly toasted bagel..Think of your most favorite food and the aroma, or think of that Pizza or pretzel stand that just stops you in your tracks, Now magnify it 10 fold..50, even 100. Now you got it...This is how Becky felt. The olfactory senses were in hyper drive. It was mahvelous..Becky was given the OK to have some semblance of solid food. This is GOOD! Very good! The Dr. suggested mashed potatoes..So, Becky ordered them and a bagel..She took that bagel and caressed it like fine porcelain, then she put it to her nose and just closed her eyes and went to a place where only she could have gone with that bagel. She just couldn't get over the wonderful smell, intoxicating and liberating. Yes, to eat these delectable goodies was indeed a positive, but not only to eat them, but to be able to digest them with some normalcy! This is the result medically desired. Sounds so simple, yet in Becky's world. This is a huge. Period.
She feels good. She knows this could be a turning point toward a discharge. But, she knows to take it one day at a time. Just savor this moment and pray for the best.
So, 66 days and counting. We certainly do hope and pray she will home for Christmas, but I repeat, one day at a time is the modus operandi..
May we share with you that today,, Abbey got TWO character counts awards and a student of the month award. The presenting teachers, one in tears, spoke of how Abbey was an inspiration to the other students. Abbey was and is a Godly/Christian example of kindness, helpfulness to her peers and the faculty even while she was enduring this difficult life situation. She was stunned..She had no idea this was coming..It was an awesome, awesome, moment. She has had to 'restructure' - rethink her young life, from being shuffled here,there and everywhere to of course emotionally processing this situation.. and she has done a beautiful job..
Hope all is well in your families..Remember the reason for the season!!!
Celebrate life! Much Love,
Bill, Becky & Abbey
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Praise God! My heart has been so heavy to pray for you Becky, we need you home!! I just know this is God finishing the miracle of your recovery! Stay strong in the Lord and be of good cheer! Congratulations to Abbey, what a blessing to have your daughter being a light!! That has to be good medicine :) We love you!! Christine
ReplyDeleteSooo glad to "hear from you"....has been too long!But what blessed GOOD NEWS!! Will the next step be cream cheese on that bagel?
ReplyDeleteAs a former teacher....I shout a big YEA for Abbey...however, I would also say "Thanks" to her parents who have led her in this way and taught her these Godly values.....even in rough times!!
North Carolina loves "y'all"!!
Abbey is a wonderful combination of all that is good from the two of you. What a sweet gift. Love you guys so much. Tell my cuz I had a bagel today in her honor.
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