Have you ever tried to blow up an enormous air mattress with just your own breath? After one, two, ... twenty breaths, you still feel like that mattress is going to be a worthless sheet of plastic on which to sleep. However, somehow, after some amount of time and exhalations, undoubtedly, it becomes this functional tool that can support you through the night.
Recently, I felt similar to one of these deflated air mattresses. (Small pun intended). But with each one of your thoughts, prayers, and acts of kindness a breath of life was blown into me. Although, the nurses, doctors, and therapists were all extremely talented, I believe and, I'm pretty sure that many of them would agree, that there is no way that my recovery could have been so quick nor complete without the countless thoughts and prayers offered by friends, family, complete stranger blogstalkers, and so forth. So I thank of each of you for every single breath with which you replenished me over the last couple weeks. Even if you couldn't see the difference that it was making, I promise it was immense.
With your help, I was able to be home with my wife for our three year anniversary, as well as my son, who, as many of you may recall, was also a deflated mattress at one time that you helped bring to life. So, please, never forget your potential influence in the lives of those who are in need. Thank you all so much, especially my dear wife, family, and close friends, for your support, but also those whom I may not have even had a clue was thinking ab0ut me, and in some cases, I may not have even ever met before. May God bless each of you for being His Breath.
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It was so great to hear from you this morning, Will! You sound like you are doing wonderful! Naturally, prayers and thoughts will continue to be with you and your sweet family. Hugs and love from your Tennessee relatives.
Happy to know that you're able to type? And grateful that you came home in time to celebrate your anniversary! I was thinking about that and trying to remember the exact date. So happy you made it! You'll still be in our prayers.
Will, we are so grateful for your family's dynamic influence on our lives. What a beautiful post!! Most of us could never be that eloquent - especially not after serious trauma! Happy anniversary! We are so happy to hear that you are doing so well!!
Thank you Will !You're such an example to me ! You and your familly are sunshine to me . What a great example of faith and strengh ! Thank you again ! Hope to see you again some day ! Love Solenne
So glad to hear you are doing well. You have been and will continue to be in our prayers. :)
Happy to hear that you're home! Happy anniversary!!!
I am Katie's Mom and just wanted you to know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers constantly since I heard of your accident. I end every last thought at night with, " bless Will" and repeat the same thing when my eyes open in the morning. I am thrilled prayers are answered and will continue to keep you in mine.
I'm happy to hear that your recovery is going well. You and your family have been in our prayers.
Ryan Brimacombe
I just found your blog today via my sister on FB. I will pray for you and your family. What an emotional time.
I think God is doing, and will continue to do, great things in your lives.
Blessings.
Lisa
What a beautiful post! We are so thrilled you are on the road to recovery and doing so well. It is amazing to see the Lord's work in action. The faith that you two have is amazing. You are such tremendous examples to us!
I'm so glad you're okay. I was scared for you and your family but I knew everything would be okay and I know the Lord has and will always bless you and your family.
Its so good to hear from you Will! Keep up the good work and I will keep up the prayers.
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