Bob and Megan are now in Ohio, preparing for celebrations with his family in Cleveland and then in Columbus. Megan was quite eager to take a break from all of the work that is going on at their home, including mold removal and the repainting of entire lower level. All of the constant activity and flurry of workers is difficult for Bob's sensitive system and has been overstimulating this week, leading to an increase in seizures. It will also be a blessing for him to be removed from lure of computer technology so that he can rest, relax and rejuvenate and practice what he wrote about in his poem Deep.Bbo has not lost his sense of gratitute for the gift of life and his awe for "new" discoveries. We continue to be hopeful for a full recovery of his memory as things become more conscious - such as more often remembering previous conversations or having hunches about the turns to make on a trip to the store.Most of all, he continues to be overwhelmed with love for his friends and family and is in the new habit of routinely expressing it! Bob is living Bishop John Shelby Spong's motto: "Love wastefully!"Bob recently discovered this picture, taken of him embraced by another special member of our family, my uncle Van. The picture is from last year's annual family gathering at a church camp in Ohio.Along with the picture, he sent me this note, "Just noticed this picture on my computer. It doesn’t get any better than this."
Given that this picture was taken a year ago, and that we are here at this Christmas looking forward to another holiday with a living Bob, he's right - it doesn't get better than this!
With joy,Erika
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I don't know about getting away from the lure of technology, with beautiful posts like this. One more example of today's Provision, It Takes a Village: http://www.lifetrekcoaching.com/provisions/20121223_Takes_a_Village.htm. Can't stop smiling at that picture and my wonderful, large extended family. We watched It's a Wonderful Life last night. Same point, better made. Love you all. Bob T-M
ReplyDeleteAmen! May the gift of the Christ that you share be that which you receive to the depths of your soul, and may that gift that radiates be a blessing to all! Merry Christmas Bob, Megan, et al.
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Love abounds, God bless us every one.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas & Happy New Year, Bob & Megan!! What a year it has been for both of you. Your Light(s) shine so brightly encouraging and loving us. May 2013 bring you more blessings than you even know what to do with. Love, Kate
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