One thing I have learned this last month of bed rest is that sometimes I need to slow down. It helps me appreciate the little things that I take for granted each day (steamy showers, leaving the house at will, picking up B to give him a hug, cooking for my family, taking B to and from school, etc.) . I've also learned that sometimes it's important to ask for help. I know I wouldn't be at this point without the help and prayers of others.
Thank you to everyone who has made this doable, including my husband who has a lot of weight on his shoulders (literally since the left shoulder is still broken from his snowboarding accident a month ago). He's been working, studying for his state boards, and filling out job applications while still managing to take care of his family, which hasn't been easy since bed rest makes for less than a normal family routine. A big thanks to my mother-in-law who has helped with B, allowed me to stay at her house, and made meals. The cards, the meals, the emails, and the phone calls from friends and family have also been a huge boost and a huge help. I have been surviving on your prayers and encouragement. I appreciate all of you for being so supportive. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
