We’re finally sitting down long enough to post an update!
Joseph has had a quiet first week out of the hospital; resting, reading, and walking, being careful not to bend over nor lift over 10 pounds. He’s really motivated not to revisit the hospital as a patient any time soon!
This time of convalesence has been a real challege, as he LOOKS completely healthy, but inside there’s still lots of mending up to do. Many of us still expect him to jump in and function just as he had before the accident, especially with respect to the use of his muscles to lift, carry, shove, etc. Joseph says he’s learned that his body is not his own. He hopes to learn a lot more at a Silent Retreat he still plans to attend this weekend. Our neighbor, who invited him, will do all the driving, and Joseph will have to be content with letting someone else carry his stuff! Whatta switch! We pray for safety and continued healing, as well as a the ability to hear God.
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been bought with a price: therefore glorify God in God your body.
I Corinthians 6:19,20
Tell your mom & dad the Old Botz said “hi”