september 25, 2007 - prayer works!

top of the morning, friends.....

let me give you a visual from yesterday.....

as i sat in my living room on monday morning, staring at 4 walls, i decided to get outside, get my hands dirty, and enjoy the beautiful weather.

first, i sat on a blanket on my driveway and re-potted several of my indoor plants. then, my friend trish, who was with me at the time, asked me what type of yardwork i'd like done. after thinking a bit, i asked her if she had ever "edged" a yard. she said no, but was willing to learn.

so, i told her that i would demonstrate it for a bit (as it can be tricky) if she would push my wheelchair. she obliged. unfortunately, this "kodac moment" was captured by my fun-loving neighbor sam marino. of course, trish and i were unaware of this photo until sam's wife, amy emailed it to me yesterday afternoon. funny, sam....very funny! unfortunately, i tried to post the photo, but it kept coming up blank. i'll see if one of my techy friends can help later.

don't forget that tonight is gina herbert's benefit at planks on parson's avenue. this is a very worthwhile event to support an outstanding cause. gina needs all the help she can get! pizza and pop for a nominal cost.

good news! mary's leg is not broken in an additional location! there is considerable swelling, but no more damage! she was able to make it through therapy yesterday. prayer works!

michael from D-9 - thank you for your very nice comments! i appreciate the fact that you took the time to write as well as share your faith. i wish you the very best in your career goals. in my humble opinion, the OSP is the absolute best in law enforcement! the people and the mission make it an outstanding career choice. because of these things, i will do everything i can to return to full duty, as it is my passion. few people can say that they love what they do and enjoy going to work everyday - but i can! may God bless you in your efforts to become an ohio state trooper. i look forward to seeing you in a "gray shirt" someday if you are trooper material! please keep me posted on your progress. PS...i too attended and graduated from O.U.

amy marino - funny....very funny!

terri west - thanks again for the massage information and invitation. i may very well take you up on it down the road, however, i think i'm still a bit sore to do it yet. i probably can't even consider it until well after my 3 bone grafts are completed and mending. please don't forget me, however. i DO know the healing benefits of therapeudic massage!

missy altier standley - good hearing from you, missy! once an OSPer, always an OSPer! we do need to grab a cup of coffee once this nightmare is over - OR have another "ladie's night out" again over in the P-5 area! i'm sure mary will appreciate your blog entry too.

have a blessed day!

lisa - 1095