Thursday, September 18, 2014 Today is my birthday! Richmond was here today and not feeling great, but brought cards and candy with a big smile on his face. What more could a mom want? He napped and I went out for lunch with friends. After I got home we got a call from our new rector, Dixon, asking if he could stop by to see Richmond. Of course! At first Richmond was reluctant to receive a visitor, but as soon as Dixon arrived; Richmond rallied and was happy to see his old friend. During our visit I confessed to Dixon (yes, we do make confessions to priests) that I had experienced an epiphany of sorts. My awakening happened just this past Tuesday! You see I have been very down for the last few weeks because I thought that Richmonds progress had reached a plateau and I was beating myself up, crying and wringing my hands over what I could do to fix/change/adjust my usual push to help him get to a higher level in his recovery. I realized as I was turning things over in my mind that I have been so focused on the big picture that I had missed his small triumphs. My soul had hungered for the dessert instead of enjoying the little bites of the whole meal! Those little tantalizing bites are delicious! For instance: I needed a map to get to Milas school, but testing Richmond, I asked him to go with me to help. He was hesitant but agreed. Following the map, I remarked that one of the turns seemed like more than a quarter mile ahead. Richmond said, just go to the light and take a left. See! After a slight wrong turn awhile later, I stopped to ask about where the school was and a woman pointed down the road to the building. Richmond, frustrated with my doubt of his directions, said, Mom, I told you it was down there in the middle of nowhere. From then on I let him lead me to the right lane, where to park and where to enter the school. Miraculous! Furthermore, I noticed that he is able to recall things more rapidly than even a month ago. He texts his wife, his friends and calls me. Small steps win the race. Yes, it is slow but steady. Yesterday we talked about his work. He expressed to me that he wants to go back to work. He says that he is tired of being idle. My heart twisted when he said how much he misses his clients and helping people. Not one time did he mention missing his money! I help people, Mom. That is what I do! They need me. I have to get back to my job! I am so proud of him! I apologize for the length of this update, but until my epiphany, I was too empty and sad to even post with a glimmer of optimism. God handed me a gift and thank heavens I opened my eyes and received it. One last thing for tonight: today before Luana arrived, Richmond hugged me and wished me a happy birthday. I told him that I had received the best gift already; his life. Without missing a beat he laughed and said, just dont tell the other kids . Richmond, I told the other kids and they agree! Prayers! Peace Amen Hillstrong!
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 02:47:05 +0000
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