Mar 15, 2005

It's true! I'm actually being discharged from Craig Hospital today!

Tonight, for the first time in 16 weeks I won't be sleeping in a hospital room. For the first time since my accident I will venture away from the Denver Metro area and finally complete the trip to Loveland that I started at Thanksgiving. I may be a little bit late, but I'm going to make it there, and I know that there is a reason, there is providence, behind my journey. By all rights, I should have died on November 24, 2004. I didn't then or after any of the other stupid things I've done in the last couple years. If "to live is Christ, to die is gain" I can conclude nothing other than that there is some "Christ living" for me to do before I make it home for eternity. And I'm completely pumped about it. This morning I made my contribution to the many banners and pennants hanging in the 3 West therapy gym by turning over one of my treasured Camp Isaiah t-shirts. The slogan on the back has one word crossed out and now reads "JESUS IS LIFE THE REST IS JUST ROLLING".

I've been collecting addresses and phone numbers from the friends I've made here and saying goodbye to my favorite nurses and therapists (favorite nurses???? or at least the nurses who were tolerable...). Now its time to pack up and get out of here. Thank you all for being my back and helping me sit up straight when my own back wasn't working so well. And your continuing prayers are requested as there will continue to be many struggles in the upcoming weeks and months. Assuredly there will also be many joyful moments and small victories.

I'll keep you all posted!

Daryl