Fay Watson

Of course, I can't know exactly how life is for you David. All that I know for sure is that I am watching a fine man struggle with recovery from a stroke. Not just physically, emotionally, and mentally. I know it is difficult, I can see it in your eyes, I can see it in the effort it takes to do the simplest things. I know there is no understanding why this happened to you. I understand why that would bother you too.

For now, there just is living, breathing and trying. Putting one foot in front of the other and continuing the recovery process. I know that you are bored. I wish I could take that away.
I am tired, I am scared, but I am not afraid to face the future with you. You are strong, you are resilient and you have come so far since the scary days of being in the ICU.

People ask how you are doing. People ask how am I doing. Compared to what you are going through how can I dare complain. Perhaps the slight pause in my response or the little extra squeeze in the hug tells its own story. Physically, I am fine. I am extremely healthy. Mentally I am strong, staying positive but I am always looking for the little signs of progress. David's progress keeps me going. It is more difficult to see day to day now, but nonetheless continues; praise God!