Week 15 September 24th - September 30th
Day 99
Wednesday September 24th
8:45 pm
Chase Update:
Day 5 at home
Day 5 at home
Chases surgery has been postponed until the end of October. The neurosurgeon called today and said it wasn't worth the risk that his clots could dislodge. Chase is schedule for another ultrasound on his arms is 3 weeks. If they are gone by then, We will go ahead with surgery.
I tried To give chase a day to just relax and it backfired. He was extremely emotional today. He misses his friends, he misses school, and he just wants to be normal again.
I am going to contact the school this week. If he isn't getting surgery until almost November, he needs to be doing some schooling at home.
I learned the hard way today that doing nothing is far worse for him, so we will be keeping busy with rest periods.
Please pray that I will be inspired over the next few weeks to direct his day appropriately. Ask The Lord to comfort him and lift his spirits. Please pray also that everything will fall into place with his schooling, therapies, and surgeries so I can just let it all go from my mind. I will one day learn to let go and let God. I'm a work in progress. We pray The Lord will be mindful of you and your needs, and that he will bless you and keep you. You are loved. We are legion!
I tried To give chase a day to just relax and it backfired. He was extremely emotional today. He misses his friends, he misses school, and he just wants to be normal again.
I am going to contact the school this week. If he isn't getting surgery until almost November, he needs to be doing some schooling at home.
I learned the hard way today that doing nothing is far worse for him, so we will be keeping busy with rest periods.
Please pray that I will be inspired over the next few weeks to direct his day appropriately. Ask The Lord to comfort him and lift his spirits. Please pray also that everything will fall into place with his schooling, therapies, and surgeries so I can just let it all go from my mind. I will one day learn to let go and let God. I'm a work in progress. We pray The Lord will be mindful of you and your needs, and that he will bless you and keep you. You are loved. We are legion!
Day 104
Monday September 29th
6:45 am
Clark Family Update: Day 104
Monday Sept. 29th 6:45 pm
Day 10 at home
Monday Sept. 29th 6:45 pm
Day 10 at home
Yesterday was an amazing day full of blessings and miracles. Chase was able to pass the sacrament.....Alone!!!!! Phil had to hold me down in my seat so I didn't jump up and help him. He was so careful, and concentrating so hard on doing a good job. This miracle swelled the spirit in the room to almost unbearable levels for me. It was then followed by the Bishop announcing that he had interviewed Chase and found him worthy to be ordained as a Priest.( Different than a priest in another christian faith. Message me if you want an explanation.) Follow this by fast and testimony meeting.....Holy Cow, I was almost choking on emotion at this point. I was blessed to get the opportunity to share my love of my Heavenly Father, and his Son Jesus Christ. It was full of gratitude, for all who have gotten us to this moment.
Sometimes my gratitude threatens to overwhelm me.
Sometimes my gratitude threatens to overwhelm me.
Last week was spent settling into a family routine.
Thursday Chase was able to meet with his Cheer team, and it was fantastic to witness their Joy. On Friday Chase as invited to come to Choir. They sung everything they have been working on for him. He loved it. My favorite moments were the moment when a few of his teachers saw him. One grinned from ear to ear and quickly swept him into and hug and told him of how much he was missed and loved. Another, slowly walked toward him as tears filled his eyes, and wrapped his arms around Chase. He whispered words of love, and gratitude for his recovery. They showed each other their trach scars, and he told him how impressed he was with his progress. He shared his struggles with exactly what Chase was going through, and reiterated his offer to support and be a listening ear when he needed it. He misses school so much. We are meeting with the School this morning to discuss a re-entry plan.
Thursday Chase was able to meet with his Cheer team, and it was fantastic to witness their Joy. On Friday Chase as invited to come to Choir. They sung everything they have been working on for him. He loved it. My favorite moments were the moment when a few of his teachers saw him. One grinned from ear to ear and quickly swept him into and hug and told him of how much he was missed and loved. Another, slowly walked toward him as tears filled his eyes, and wrapped his arms around Chase. He whispered words of love, and gratitude for his recovery. They showed each other their trach scars, and he told him how impressed he was with his progress. He shared his struggles with exactly what Chase was going through, and reiterated his offer to support and be a listening ear when he needed it. He misses school so much. We are meeting with the School this morning to discuss a re-entry plan.
Chase has gone out hunting with his Dad several times now. He loves it. They have mostly been hunting from the car for Chases safety. My husband is a falconer, and he has a Red-Tail Hawk. Pheasant season is in full swing for the Hawk, and Chase loves it! Phil Cooked us some amazing Pheasant last night. I love our moments together when we get to sit and share. Our tradition at dinner is that everyone tells the best and worst part of their day. We call them High/Lows. Yesterday my highs could have filled a page.
Saturday Evening I went downstairs to turn off a light and I went into Chases old room. I completely lost it. I came so close to having to face that empty room in a different situation. Today my heart is turned to the mothers who have to face those empty spaces, I pray the Lord comforts you, and gives your soul reprieve.
In all this my greatest gift and miracle is not that my son lives. It's that I have a new appreciation for the Miracles in my life everyday. My greatest Miracle is Gratitude. Those little things have that we take for granted on a daily basis- Those are miracles. Hot showers - Miracle! Grocery Stores - Miracle! Cars - Miracles. Music, Friends, Electricity - All miracles! It's so easy to be miserable, but I chose to take the harder path and find joy in the little miracles that we think are our right- not a privilege, We have been blessed in a manner we may never fully appreciate unless we have hungered, or shivered. Unless we have known terror, or oppression. Please stop whatever you are doing, and look around you. I'm guessing there are 25 things in front or around you right now you never considered to be blessings. I will reiterate what I said in a previous post. It's Impossible to be miserable if you are Grateful.
There has never been a more blessed Woman on the face of the Earth than myself. Thank you for being a part of my blessed life. I pray today that you will look at your life with new eyes of gratitude. Food will taste better, nature will be more beautiful, your Children will be more precious. Gratitude colored glasses - that's a thing right?
May the Lord Bless you and keep you. We are Legion!
May the Lord Bless you and keep you. We are Legion!
Cheer Reunion!
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