1 Year Mark

Today marks the 1 year anniversary of our accident. For me it’s been an almost normal day, I can’t really think how Matt has been feeling today. Except maybe just thankful for all God has done for us over the last year. Initially he was being prepared for my death but if I lived it could be a year before I came out of a coma and I’d most likely never be the same mentally or physically. 

Yesterday was our 14 year anniversary. We didn’t do anything fun, so in true Heather form, I apologized to Matt. He said "I’m just happy to have had another year together!"and he meant it! I love that man! I think I’ve said this before but he has more than lived up to the "...or worse..." part of our vows! Considering how our relationship started and the things we’ve been through it’s amazing we are still together. One thing that has always made me stick it out is the pastor that married us initially said no. We were living together at the time and had things in our past that he didn’t agree with, but he would pray about it. He came back maybe a week later and said God released him to marry us. To me that meant so much. That God really had brought us together. It was that conversation that got me through some really rough spots. For Matt I’m not sure what outside of the fact that he just loved me got him through those tough times.

This last year is by far the hardest thing I’ve ever been through for sure. I can’t imagine what he went through. I am not complaining about anything. I’ve had the honor of feeling God walk with me through every day this last year in ways I could never had imagined. I’ve seen my husband rise up to be such a Godly man. I’ve been blown away by my children’s faith and a new perspective of each of their personalities. As I sit typing this out they are normal. Fighting over a video game. I am so grateful for these "normal" moments God allowed me to be a part of. I’m grateful for each of you reading this blog. For having a voice, via a gifted iPad (THANK YOU!!), through this blog. 

There will be an anniversary in September, the 19th to be exact, the day they actually knew I was there mentally. I’ll explain more as we get to that date. 

Things I can do they didn’t expect me to be able to do at a year (if ever) ...walk with help, talk (thinking about a lot of stuff), moving my left arm and leg, eating regular food. Being awake and as healthy as I am! So much glory and honor to God!!

Here’s a picture of Matt and I together today...

                                                      


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