Thursday, June 7, 2007

...for Renewal

Today I was able to go to our community club house with my 2 younger children; Christine 18 & Steven 16. Riding a stationary bike, using some strengthening machines, and then walking around the pools and grounds I was reminded of the renewal I have been blessed to recieve. And to share this time with my children was a double blessing indeed.
(if you want to take a peek at the club house; http://www.anatolialiving.com/rendering.html)

Nearly 5 months ago my body crashed following 2 blood transfusions and a medical emergency. It seemed like I was living in a very dark cave amidst the hormonal and neurological imbalances, drug reactions, and my body atrophying in the process. I have been down a similar road years before during my CFIDS/Fibro(Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome/Fibromyalgia)crisis, but this time was made more difficult with the recovery of surgery as well.

I am so very blessed and thankful that today I could walk, exercise and experience the renewal that has taken place in my body. It is a continuing process no doubt. But I wanted to share today that I am living proof of a 'light at the end of the tunnel' or difficult journey in my case.

And so today I am Gr8ful2Him for creating our bodies to repair, rebuild and renew after trauma and decline. Our human bodies are truly an amazing miracle to behold.

3John2
Dear Friend I pray that all may go will with you and that you will enjoy good health...

7 comments:

Cherish the Home said...

Wow, I bet you are thankful! We all should be. (o:

Blessings,
~Mrs.B

Pati Rader said...

Mrs. b
thank you for sharing your confirming thought with me.
Pati

Anonymous said...

i'm officially green with envy over your club house. wow.

Pati Rader said...

You are most welcome to join me anytime!!! You could come for a swim, rest, visit and then head to starbucks for coffee from Steven!!!
I'm serious, anytime! I'm just now learning to take advantage and enjoy it myself.
Thanks for the comment!!!
Pati

Anonymous said...

swim. me? in public? you're so cute, Pati. but doncha see ... my burqua would make me sink. ;o)

but i'd like to plan a time for rest and coffee with you.

Pati Rader said...

okay so what's a burgua? you can tell me later..... let me know when you have the time and in need of a rest and cup of coffee!!!
Pati

Anonymous said...

A burqua is what muslim women wear. It shields their body including their face.

um...it was more of a joke than anything. Meaning: you'd never catch me in a swim suit in public at this point. ;o)