July 14-16th

So these past three days God has put some incredible people in my path.

Thursday the 14th we went to Costco to do our shopping and I ran into a gentleman who came up to me and introduced himself and took off his hat and proceeded to say: " i too had to wear a Halo and all I can say is hang in there it does get better."

We proceeded to speak for about 30 minutes or so. Most of the questions I asked were about how he functions now and what restrictions he has. As these are the two biggest concerns I have for myself. He did have the surgery and has his c-1 to c-6 fused. His mobility is far better than I expected. He is a lieutenant colonel in the Army and still on active duty and he has to be in his 40's I would say. He had the surgery in his 20's. It was great to see someone who is still active and living life the same after surgery as before.

Friday was our 5 year anniversary. We went to Dukes Chowder House on Green Lake for dinner. When we got there we had asked to sit at the far table outside and the Manager seating us had said: "I don't have a waiter for that table yet do you mind waiting a bit fro them to get here" We were not in a hurry so we had said that would not be a problem at all. we were seated and then after a bit our waiter came to our table to take our order. The first thing he had said to me was " I had to wear a Halo as well and since have made a full recovery" He had no after effects of his accident as well. Again just what I needed to hear that day!!!

Saturday we went to Home Depot to return some tile and get a new bath mirror. The lady at the returns counter also told us that her Aunt had to wear a Halo as well and her neck is doing a lot better. She was older and had a lot more injuries but her neck healed well.

Through all of this I have come to realize that the only reason I am here still is there is a plan for me. I just do not know yet what it is. It is very obvious though it was not my time. God has put people in my life to help me deal with my feelings and get me through the tough times as well.