I knew people still read my words of thought but it really makes my day to see replies. Two of these are from family members (cousins are a great thing to have and I love them all so much). Jo offered many kind words as usual. I am sorry you will not be at the wedding, but you won't see how bad my dancing really is. I am sure someone will tell the truth on me... Another note came from Janet. More kind words here, too. I know you will be working that weekend so you won't see my dance either. Another one that can't talk about it at the reunion. I am sure someone with tell you about it, though! The third reply was from some special friends (the Keaton family) here in town. The notes they send are always good to read and always lift me up in this time. I knew people read these notes but seeing replies is special for me. My last three notes I put in did not have any replies on them and one on the fourth one. I am not mad at anyone over any of this at all. I know people read my words and feel good for me to be getting better and STILL breathing!
As far as work goes, I return on Monday. Our plant has a rule that you can't go from sick time straight to vacation without coming in for work at least one day. This is a good rule to have and I don't mind it a bit. My boss told me that Monday may be a short day because it is Christmas eve. I don't care if I have to work all day, just that I get to come back. My vacation days will start after Christmas day and go until I run out of days. These were scheduled in October and November but I was not there to use them so they carried on until I could use them. Our department had their yearly lunch today and I went. It was good to see all of my friends again. It made me feel good and I got a lot of well wishes from many people. Many of these people were excited to see me, too. I got many hugs from so many people. It really makes me feel good to have people remember me and realize what I went through and understand how lucky I am to still be alive. God took good care of me and made sure I was here for all the times I have coming. I thank Him a lot for this gift.
I went to rehab this morning, and as usual, they worked me pretty hard so I can get better. That is part of the reason I still go there because they want me better just as much as I do!
May God be there for you if you need His help. All you have to do is understand Him and talk to him. He made a lot of changes in my life and I am very proud of these changes.
Thanks to all of you that read this and it makes me feel good to know how many people really care for me in this way. Thanks to all that helped me in prayers and good thoughts. It will always mean so much to me EVERY DAY!!!
Love to you all,
Mark 12/19/07
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I love reading your blogs and sharing the good news with all my friends and family and church family. I check everyday to see how things are going. I don't always have time to reply (because it takes me awhile, I usually hit the wrong button at some point and erase everything i've written, and have to start all over) but I'm always checking on you guys and praying and cheering you on from my side of Crosby. That includes Betty too. Keep writing! Love and prayers The Keatons
Hey Mark!!! It's been so long since I posted anything. But I do read your updates and am always amazed at your continued progress. I can't believe Megan's wedding is right around the corner, and you're going to be there to walk her down that aisle! You know, it's the thing we kept clinging to when no one knew how this would turn out. We just kept thinking, "He's got to make it so he can walk Megan down the aisle." And now that time has come. Your daughter is an amazing example for all of us. She hung on to her faith and never gave up. That is the power of prayer!!
I didn't even know Megan before your accident and I feel I've gained a friend. I was honored to be invited to both her shower and wedding, neither of which I was or am able to attend. But my heart will be there with both of you, because not only will this be a special day because she's getting married, but because she's been given the best wedding gift of all!
When you were in the hospital, I sent you a poem I'd written about a Father's Love and I said I'd frame it for you when you walked her down the aisle. I will keep my promise. I've framed it for Megan and I will frame it for you too.
I'm so very happy for you. With a whole new perspective on life, this will certainly be a monumental occasion!!
Have a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
Love, Sheryl Malek
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