Hello! I guess I’ve really been slacking off on checking in. I hope everyone had a very nice Christmas! I certainly did. Christmas Day was spent with my dad, Gina, her sister Melissa (my Aunt Missy), Alexis and her fiancé Bret. We had great food by the fire, played a game and chatted for a while. Yesterday I celebrated with my mother side of the family. Again, very good food, lots of talking and all of that good stuff!
As unhappy as I am with how things have progressed, or haven’t for that matter, I need to remember where I was just a year ago. I remember spending Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with my ex fiancée, Jaime, and her family. It was a great time, but what a hassle. Not for myself, but for everyone else, especially her. It was a huge task just to load all of my equipment into the van. I was still dependent on oxygen, had my trach, ventilator and I could go on and on. I still can’t move my hands. I still can’t walk. I’m not where want to be, but I’m so much better than I was a year ago. I can breathe on my own, something I thought I would never take for granted. What a simple thing, I’m sure none of us, we ever think about losing. Life is tough. I’m not always the happiest person. I get down. I think most of that is to be expected. My life will never be the same but I’m certainly thankful for what I do have. The best family and friends anybody could ask for, an amazing group of people around me that are willing to give and do so much for myself and my family, generosity of people and businesses throughout Elizabethtown, Middletown and many many other places and I could go on and on. I just wanted to express my sincere thanks to anyone who has done anything for me since my accident, whether it was prayer, making a meal, stopping by to say hello, participating or helping with the fundraisers, donating money, etc.
That’s it for now! I promise you I will try to check it more often. Please keep praying – I’m not walking yet! 🙂
Aaron
I just read this post, wow! I am so glad to hear you just put it out there. Yes, you have so much to be thankful for…but you do have the right to struggle at times with what is going on with you. It’s ok to have your down times. Like you said “I’m not walking yet”, but that doesn’t mean you never will. With what you have shown us all, if anyone can recover, it will be you. You are a fighter!!! Love you!!
Hello Aaron, I just read your story on Grosgrain. Your courage and your will to get better is very inspiring. Only positive thoughts for you!
Hi Aaron, I read your story on Grosgrain’s blog and I am impressed by your journey to healing. I will pray for you, your family and try to keep in touch. I am happy to know you are doing so much progress and being and example to other people like me cause I take so many things for granted. God Bless you!
Jimena
Hi!!! I thank God for your recovery and will continue praying for your total recovery. Sending my positive vibration for you and your family…
Keep the positive vibes in you!!!
from Philippines,
Marian
Read about your story on Grosgrain.
Just wanted to stop in to encourage you and pat you on the back. 🙂
Hi Aaraon. I just read abou your story on Grosgrainfabulou and thought I’d stop by to leave a word of encouragement. I think no one without a similar experience can understand how trying it can be so although what you’re going through is somewhat theoretical to me, I still admire you for hanging in there. I wish a Happy New Year, Happiness and many achievements in 2011.
So mature, thoughtful and insightful. And humbling. We’ll keep praying and believe for His answer. Love you.
Hi Aaron !
First of all i would like to say that i’m sorry i never wrote you more. I wanted to write you many times, but i never found the words that say what i feel. And feel sorry for that.
Secondly, i would like to encourage you through your journey, your everyday recovery, your everyday days. I feel empathy, or at least i’m doing my best to. I’m the one of those who also complains and feels down, but shouldn’t.
Even though i don’t write back as much as i should, i read every notes you write, and everytime i’m sending you all my positive thoughts ! Keep posting news and pics, we’ll cheer you up !
Since it’s that time of the year, i wish you, a little ahead of time, a great year and of course a merry merry Christmas !
from Belgium, Oli