There is a beautiful song ,sung by Lea Salonga (of Broadway Fame ) that I have always thought was a sort of theme song for our lives. It begins "what a journey it has been, and the end is not in sight,..." it seems particularly poignant for us now.
We are starting on a new stage of our journey tomorrow...this part will be a real marathon for Dave, as he will be undertaking intensive therapy in an acute rehab unit at U of M. The word is that each day, 3-4 hours are spent in physical therapy. He will be rebuilding the muscles and abilities that have deteriorated in bed over the past month. It will have been a month tomorrow since Dave had his heart attack, and we are so happy to have gotten this far together.
We have no idea how long he will be at U of M, Weeks I imagine. He is a little worried about what to expect, but after all he has been through, I don't blame him. And this is work that he will have to do himself, I cannot help him, except to encourage and support him.
Only God knows why we were chosen to undertake this challenge as a family, but I do know that so many wonderful things have been a result. There are too many miracles to list, and the people here have been nothing short of angels. Sarah at the front coffee shop with a smile and "how is he doing", the wonderful ladies who chatted with me while cleaning the room, at least ten nurses who went beyond the call of duty to be our substitute family as we took up residence in ICU, Dr. Kleavland, such a wonderful man and compassionate doctor, Dr. Brevard whose skill and kindness gave Dave's heart a chance, Debbie in imaging, who helped me personally with my own potential health problem, Steve and Debbie and their family in the ICU waiting for his wife to improve - I pray for them and Chris, hoping that the U of M Drs. were able to give them hope and good news, the compassionate and kind operating room nurse who showed up every few days to give me a hug and listen...I could go on and on.
I have learned many life lessons while here and know that I have more to learn, but I am so thankful that so many people that prayed for Dave and I and our kids.
We have further to climb,so please continue with those prayers.
Thank you to you all,
Melody
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God Bless you all and keep you in His arms as you climb.
Love,
Joyce and Andy
Dave,
I know you. You are the example to all of us what courage truly entails. When you feel weak, feel the prayers from all of us giving you the encouragement you need to take one more step. Eventually those steps will add up to your returning to your home, your family, and the joy that awaits you yet to experience.
With love to you all,
Melanie
Dave and Melody
What great news!!!All your neighbors on High St. will be happy to hear what the next step in your recovery will be.
It will not be easy at the Rehab center but with all the support and great care you will receive you will be back home befroe you know. Remember, we need help to pass out the candy to all the trick and treaters.
Sue
Dear Dave & Melody,
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. Please let us know any physical addresses where you will be next so we can cheer you on. You are an inspiration in both your perserverence and your faith. God bless you both and bring swift healing and recovery.
Love Nancy
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