It is Saturday morning and all is well. Another Imetrex night with no headache. I woke up this morning sore as usual, but I am alive and well. I am down to two weeks and two days before this plate is removed from my back. My pain seems to be worse now than it was a few weeks ago, but this could be the extra exercise I am doing. In rehab yesterday, they took it easy on me. Just some heat on my sore muscles and rubbing and stretching these muscles, too. I felt real good when I left, but the soreness did come back. Things on the ground seem so close, but I can't get to them without pain. I am sure this will fade over time. Getting up and down in a chair or couch is rough too, but time will help here, too. I ran into a guy from work last night at dinner. He said something I have heard many, many times. It makes good sense to hear, but never put much thought into it. He said I am lucky to be alive. I knew this was a great feat, but I never put a whole lot of thought in to it. Yes, he is right. I am very lucky to still be here. I know that! If it wasn't for the support systems that are here for me, I probably wouldn't be here. Many people have brought me in to the lives and have been supportive in so many ways. I have been put in to so many prayer groups around the country. Be it family, friends and other people who have heard on this situation. This is an important step in my recovery process. I have heard from people that I have not heard from in years and this is important,too. I have family and friends sending notes in e-mail, phone calls and cards via regular mail that mean a lot. I can not thank everyone enough. We bought a box of thank you notes to send out to a lot of people, but my writing in terrible at this point. The stroke I had after my first release really effected my writing. Betty said it is OK, so I guess I can start on these soon and hope for the best. The support has come from so many people that this will be a good chore for me. I know I owe a lot of these to many people. I hope you can read it when it arrives.
I love you all and appreciate all the effort that was put in by all! May God be with you everyday you need his help. Just don't be afraid to ask him. He is very helpful and very attentive. And thanks for being there for ME! This means a lot whether you know it or not!
Mark 11/10/07
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Hey Dad.
I love you so much. Just read your note from this morning. I miss you. SO so so very proud of you. I am up studying this morning...
to fufill that Tshirt at school that the girls are selling that says:
"Be the dentist your daddy always wanted you to marry"!
I'm gonna do it! :) I love you, and the fact that you keep going, not quitting... Reminds me every day that I can surely keep on going if you can.
I got an email today from some people in Matt's family that they are very very close with. They send me emails very regularly, telling me they are always praying and thinking about you, and that they read the blog. I don't think they have ever posted a comment on here. So, I am gonna post their comments on here for them.
Their names are Jerry and Margie Waynant. These are some pretty amazing people that have definitely had their own share of struggles in life that the Lord has brought them through.
I am going to paste their messages below ...
July 26th
Dear Megan,
I just spoke with Matt's Mom & she told me what happened to your Dad & forwarded the blog to me. I am so sorry that he and all of your family has gone through so much. Jerry & I are praying for him and all of you.
Love,
Margie
August 11th
Dear Megan,
Just wanted to let you know that Jerry & I check your blog every day and keep your Dad and all of the family in our daily prayers.
You can be absolutely positively sure that no one will quit !
Love,
Margie
August 18th
Jerry & I have been keeping up with the updates on Bradley Blog.
Sounds like he's really on his way to recovery !!!
We will of couse, keep praying.
August 24th
Dear Megan,
We are thrilled to hear your Dad's moving to his own room.
We keep praying.
September 14th
FANTASTIC, MEGAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a wonderful celebration.
September 18th
Dear Megan,
Jerry & I were so saddened to hear the latest news about your Dad now having a stroke.
Please know that we keep him & all of you in our prayers.
September 30th
Dear Megan,
Each update is sounding better and better !!
Thanks for all the updates.
Of course, we will continue to pray for him.
October 12th
Dear Megan,
What a long journey this has become for all of you.
Your Dad seems to has an incredible amount of courage and a very positive attitude.
We do keep all of you in our daily prayers. All you must be terribly exhausted mentally and
physically. Thanks to all of you for taking the time to do the updates.
October 23rd
Dear Megan,
Your Dad sounds really well all things considered. Hope all goes well at the the Doctor appt.
It's wonderful to know you are such a close loving family.............it makes all the difference.
Jerry & I keep praying for all of you.
And last night, November 9th
Dear Megan,
I just finished reading the latest message from your Dad. Sounds to me like you'll be having a wonderful Thanksgiving. He really SOUNDS GREAT and has a wonderful outlook. Jerry & I still keep him in our prayers.
Just thought you should know that these two have been some AMAZING prayer warriors this entire time and are still going strong. Thank you Jerry and Margie! We love you guys!
All my love Dad,
Megan
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