Mi shebeirach - A prayer for healing (Hebrew)

Mi shebeirach Avoteinu m'kor ha-bracha L'imoteinu.
May the Source of Strength Who blessed the ones before us, help us find the courage to make our lives a blessing, and let us say, Amein.

Mi shebeirach imoteinu m'kor ha-bracha l'avoteinu.
Bless those in need of healing with refuah shleimah, the renewal of body, the renewal of spirit, and let us say, Amein.



Tuesday, August 7, 2012

The long and winding road

On February 19th, as Marcia and I tried to comprehend the news presented to us by the trauma doctors, we prayed that we just wanted our son home for Thanksgiving to enjoy his mother's vegi caserole. During those early, bleak hours after the accident, we were being told that his life would be lived on a feeding tube and a respirator. Well, it has indeed been a long and winding road, but on Saturday, William came home for a visit after we went to an antique show and he enjoyed Marcia's home made beef stew. Then on Sunday, after going out for a haircut in Glastonbury, he came home for dinner that included Marcia's vegi caserole. Nearly 4 months before Thanksgiving, William was again home, in the kitchen having dinner with his family. We are looking forward to the day when he will not need to go back to the nursing home to sleep. But for now, with a temporary ramp leading into our home, we can get him into the house on the weekends for visits and that is surely a prayer answered for us all.

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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 7, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    I don't know how I missed a meal with veggie casserole, but I can't wait for famiy dinner again soon. So much progress has been made, so many obsticals beaten, and so many prayers answered. William is our miracle child and he proves this on a daily basis. I couldn't imagine life without him keeping a look out for me and look at him now! I love you Will - keep proving doctors wrong! love you brosin!

    Gayle

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  2. RebeccaAugust 8, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    This is so great!! I'm so glad that Will is able to come home on the weekends; it must be so good to get home! Keep us updated and keep up the hard work, Will!!

    Love, your Texas family!

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  3. KTAugust 8, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    I love this so much, definitely made me tear up! I know how important Thanksgiving is to your family and enjoying everyone there and it warms my heart to hear that Will can be a part of that! What a momentous occasion! Hoping to see Will soon and can't wait to see him HOME!! xoxoxo, KT

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  4. AnonymousAugust 8, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Hi Marcia (and Will)...It's Janet from Aetna. I've been reading the blog and I am truly amazed at how far things have progressed since February. AWESOME news!!!! Will, your spirit and determination is outstanding. NEVER GIVE UP! Miracles happen to those who BELIEVE!
    P.S....We miss you Marcia!........With all my thoughts and prayers,....Janet Vacca

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