Friday, June 8, 2012
Today......Charlie is paroled from the hospital.
And I think he's ready.....BEYOND READY......his exact words were, "Just drive the van up to the front door of the hospital; don't even come to a complete stop, and let me jump in......and then floor it!"
I doubt he'll be doing any "jumping" for awhile......but today is a special day for us. It's a day 3 1/2 weeks ago we wondered would ever come......and here we are; "Going Home" day. It's been a journey for sure; a journey of intense pain, bed alarms, fear of the future; hard work, good attitudes, loving friends and M&M's. Lots and lots of M&M's!
What's helped me through the last month is a little book called "The Red Sea Rules" that someone gave me awhile back. Its 10 God given strategies for difficult times and although I feel like I've been through all 10 in the last 30 days alone, I thought I'd share with you Rule 1, "Realize that God means for you to be where you are."
Yep, that's right; He means for us to be going down this road of broken hips, wheelchairs and pain. Doesn't mean He made it happen; it simply means there is a reason why we're walking down this road. Maybe its to teach us patience; maybe its to teach us to rely on Him and not ourselves.....just maybe..........
The future for Chuck will always include a wheelchair......at least in this world. But we have a promise; a wonderful, incredible, mind-blowing promise that someday......just someday......that old chair won't be part of it.
We are SOOOOOOOOOO blessed!!
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ALRIGHT!!!!
I so happen your going home . Have a great day..
Frosty
Praise God. You are sOoooooo blessed. High five and hugs to you both.
I love those 10 rules that is really ALL we need. So glad Charlie is out of jail??? I know how bad Gordon wanted to get out ?? Sorry he has to have chair. but thats better then a bed......... we just keep looking at blessings .............. u sooo inspire me... I know its been a verry ruff time in ur lives.. but u made it thru together........... with Jesus as ur helper an best friend... I also believe there are no accidents we are always rite where GOD wants us to b every moment of our lives....... to learn to grow an depend on HIM.. God bless u both Love u Lulu
I am blessed by your blog today Liz. Thank you :o)
Yea! For Chuck! (and Liz!)
God is Good, all the time.
Let us know if we can help with anything you need!
We love you both,
ss & bs
Yeah!
I am reading a study of Thessalonians and I just read this:
Your troubles may be an indication that you are taking a stand for Christ. The keys to surviving persecution and trials are endurance and faithfulness. When we are faced with crushing troubles, we can trust that God is using our trials for our good and for his glory. Knowing that God is fair and just will develop patience because we know that he has not forgotten us. In his perfect timing, God will relieve our suffering and punish those who persecute us.
YOU CAN DO ANYTHING, GIRL!!!!!!
Hey Liz, you mean to tell me they released that "CRIMINAL" God help us!!.....and the beat goes on.
Israel
Hey Liz, you mean to tell me they released that "CRIMINAL" God help us!!.....and the beat goes on.
Israel
Well he still is in my prayers! God Give Him Strength to help himself, because little "Ole" Liz sure can't do it ...lol
Good going Charlie!!!"
I am so happy to hear Chuckie is home and doing good. Believe me I know about pain and I relate.
He is so lucky to have a woman like you Liz. Always so loving and positive.
I was sorry I didn't get your call yesterday, but we will talk soon. Take care of you too.
Loads of love,
Barb & Jack
Happy Day!!
Wish Chuck the best!
"Yea ! So glad he was able to break out !"
Liz, you are so freakin awesome. So positive in times like this after all you've gone through with the loss of your mom and now Chuck's broken hip. I wish I had half of your out look on life. You're a great example for me. I love reading your blogs. For the 100th time..... I wish we lived closer to each other, I wish I could be there to help support you through your trying times, and I bet you'd be great help in my hard times too. At least we can talk here. Love ya lots, Denise
Wahoo!! Love this so much!!!
Celebrate on Sunday!!!
Love you guys!!
All good things,
Cheryl Hood
Hey Liz, is he wearing an ankle bracelet? "
So happy to hear that he is going home.
There is nothing like the comforts of home.
Some of us question God everyday as to why this happened or that happened, but when we sit back and think about the things that happen we all become stronger and wiser from the journeys he has placed in front of us.
Love you guys!!! Would love to see you all someday again.
Welcome home, Charlie and Liz!!! Hooray! Much love, the other Liz
Amen! So glad to hear that you are going home!!!! YEAH!!!
Tell him we are real proud for y'all. Three and a half weeks is a long time for you both... Yippee....
yahoo!!
I have the hardest time figuring out how to ‘comment’ on your blog. SO, I will just say ‘great job, lady’ on your latest. You cracketh me up!! Loved it. You brighten up the dimmest of moments as well as the exciting ones. Great attitudes and lots of humor will resolve a whole mountain of trouble. I love you, Lizzy!!
K
Wish I could be there to celebrate with you!!!! Hope it won't be long b efore he can be at church. Love you both. Nyla
Well, dear Chuck and Liz----our prayers have been answered. We are just thrilled he’s home, first of all. What a long hospital stay----and rehab, I’m sure. Let’s just keep praying for his continued recovery. He is sooooo lucky to have you, Liz as his beloved. We are pulling for everyday.
Dick and Bonnie
Love the blog---and Rule #10!
Kelly Newsome
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