Day 31:
Friday, May 11, 2012
Well folks, I can't imagine a better way to to end all this blogging.
I just got off the phone with my mom and dad who were both in tears. Dad started the conversation by saying, "You'll never guess who walked today...without a walker".
Say what!!!!!
Let's just go back in time here. Almost 5 months ago the the day, my mom suffered an amazing stroke. Questionable brain surgery left us all thinking that even IF mom survived, she would be on a ventilator, feeding tube and living in long term care.
5 months later...mom for the first time, took 8 steps by herself without a walker. With tears in my eyes I am in shock, just as my parents are. It is beyond amazing what our bodies are capable of doing, the healing that happens without us knowing and perhaps a certain force that exists without having proof.
So as I wrap up this blog, it brings me a great smile on my face that the example of this recent news...that in just an instant life can create something glorious...was the same main lesson I learned in the 30 days plus 1 experiment.
For 30 days my intent was to show people that I loved them, to not hold back, to love unabashedly.
What ended up happening is that it wasn't so much telling or showing people I loved them as it was to take time out each day and look for the magic that lies around each corner. Those special moments that you would've missed if you hadn't been looking. Becoming a "weed hunter" or a kind stranger left me with feelings of gratitude and connectedness. Tapping into that part of me that is good and simple and seeing it around me gave me a deeper purpose to my days.
Each day brought me something new. It was like having a new floral bouquet delivered to my house everyday...new flowers, new smells, new arrangement, new color and a new appreciation for all the newness. Flowers have been around me all along but I am beginning to see them all in a different way.
Giving homage to those little ants that I was immersed in conversation with in the prayer garden 5 months ago...it was good talking to ya but our conversations not over yet!
THE END