From the lear jet

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Sean

Dear friends and family,

I am sitting in a tiny lear jet, cruising over the flat plains of South Dakota where we will land to refuel the aircraft before proceeding to Seattle.

Though I had little sleep last night, I am feeling vigilant, watching over Steve as he sleeps next to me, looking out to the patchwork of fields below, and giving thanks for this part of the journey.

The airplane is a tiny but powerful vehicle, barely fitting its passengers and the one bag I was allowed to bring on board, but jetting smoothly through the air unlike the prop planes I have flown in the past.  Conversation is almost impossible above the sound of the engines, and so it is an excellent time to reflect.

Steve continues to be in pain, however sleep offers its sweet reprieve more and more often, and his abnormal levels of medicinally induced paranoia and anxiety are a thing of the past.

Each day has been its own full portion, and so I know little abut what lies ahead.  There will be much to learn in the rehabilitation process, but I believe that Steve and I are ready.

My verse for today is from psalm 27:1,5,13-14, “The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear?  The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?… For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock… I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living!  Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage.  Wait for the Lord!”

Love,
Michelle

UPDATE:  PS  We just landed in Pierre, South Dakota.  I discovered from the nurses that they do NOT have Steve’s particular cocktail of pain medications, even though we inquired repeatedly with his nurse at the hospital and were reassured that they would.  They do have some pain medications, however most of these are ones Steve reacted to adversely or with some side effects in the past.  Please pray that he would continue to sleep peacefully as we travel on, and that his pain would not be overly severe.  Thank you!

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  • http://www.hootenannie.com hootenannie

    You have all of my admiration. Praying you and Steve to Seattle!

  • Kwolswijk

    Praying that he continues to snooze on so that he can go for a while longer without that cocktail of meds. Ugh, frustrating that they didn't take care of that properly….Thinking of you both! Seattle awaits your arrival.

  • Marni Muir

    Kari Medina sent me the news and I am SO SO sorry for you and your family. I am sure she has mentioned to you about my son, Brendon, who broke his neck July 11, 2007 and is a C4 – he moved to my home for two years for the long process of readjusting to life in his new body; coupled with grief and re-adjustment – I redid my entire to accommodate his needs but it is a healing place, full of art and beauty and although he will be bound to a wheelchair for the rest of his life, he has a wonderful attitude and has found peace in his journey. My prayer would be the same for all of you. I am available anytime, anyway. . . have been in touch also with Sean and will share more with you as time goes on about my experience within the 'system” and HMC, etc. invaluable information and I am thankful to be able to pass it along to you Michelle. My heart aches for you and your family, my prayers are daily FOR you and I am available to you. With Love and Blessings, Marni Muir 425-775-7032 or 425-750-2661 marnimuir@comcast.net

  • Ragamuffingirl (Angie)

    right there with you on the plane as a sister in Christ, Michelle, praying over that man of yours and that God would conquer the mistake of the nurses with peace and sleep for Steve as you travel on to Seattle.

  • Claudine

    That's frustrating but we'll pray that he can continue to sleep – like a baby who is lulled by the sound of the vacuum maybe the droning of the plane will help :)
    I left Seattle yesterday thinking about your pending arrival today. I look forward to seeing you there one day soon. Please keep us posted on your living situation with the boys and of course anything at all we can do to help.
    you are in my prayers day and nights.
    with love -

  • Marcy Nygaard

    In the name of Jesus let those pain medications be available. NOW!! Lord.
    Rest and know I am Lord.

    Marcy

  • Angelic Que

    safe travels…and may there be a reprieve from taking pain meds.

  • Caroline Clapper

    I praying for you Steve and Michelle!!!!!!!! I hope you heal fast!!!!!!!
    God Bless
    Caroline ( Jonathan's sister) =)

  • Bonnie Stalter

    Pray that you may have arrived by now and be settling in.
    What an adventure you are sharing . so many firsts. stepping stones.
    The clouds are the dust of His feet. is a verse. forget location
    Imagining you both with the crew up in the clouds on the plane. Lifted up by so many prayers and confident and skilled staff. He leadeth.. trust, obey and follow.. You are loved
    Bonnie Darlene's bible study

  • Canucks Lorrie Joke

    Dearest Michelle and Steve – we continue to pray for you night and day…. what a journey you are on….we pray that you will continue to live in the grace and strength of our Father as each moment unfolds. You are in Seattle…..a new chapter of the Father's love and healing to be revealed through prayers and medical science. Lorrie and the Ang Tulay team leaves today for Uganda….they will continue to pray for you….Lor will receive updates while in Uganda.
    Sending gentle love, Joke

  • Roger and Jerri Oliver

    Dear Steve and Michelle,

    It is with great praise and thanksgiving that we send this note.
    God is truly a great God!

    We know that there are going to be many days ahead in this particular journey in which strength, comfort and on-going courage will be needed. We know that you will be in God's constant care.

    We so appreciate Sean's e-mail concerning the Special Needs fund. We who are in places far from Seattle will
    look forward and be privileged to be of some small assistance. However, please be assured that you and Steve and your precious boys will be in our daily prayers.

    Much Love and with great thankfulness for the details that have been completed and for those that will be,

    Roger and Jerri Oliver