Dearest friends and family,
A quick practical word as I prepare to visit Steve this morning.
We have been overwhelmed with the most wonderful offers for visits. We are requesting that you refrain from phoning or visiting the hospital at this time.
In time, our community’s real presence will be a gift and motivator beyond telling. But for now, every second of Steve’s emotional and physical energy (and mine!) is bent on his short term recovery. I have imagined the pain as one long birthing contraction without pause. Steve relates to this image. Every minute he is just trying to get through to the next moment. A mere “hello” is costly. Also, with his ever considerate spirit, Steve feels terrible for the pain he is causing others. He literally cannot bear to think of it and so we talk of nothing but what is immediate – the few immediate family members in the room and the moment at hand. I share Steve’s focus and have neither the emotional nor the actual minutes to devote to anything but the most necessary. We are all completely devoted to Steve getting through this initial, critical stage.
We feel so very deeply loved. Your prayers and postings are what keep us afloat, both emotionally and in reality. One day Steve will no doubt spend many hours weeping over your well wishes. Please do not stop!
With love and gratitude for this new day,
Michelle