God of the impossible... Maker of all miracles, I stand in awe You, I am so amazed by how You reach into my brokenness, make me beautiful again, I believe YES I believe NOTHING is impossible with YOU!!!
This is the chorus to a song one of my friends "dedicated" to me recently. They do a good job of putting my feelings into words!
On Monday (May 30)it was two weeks since my surgery. Last Wednesday (May 25) I went back to Philly to get the stitches and staples out of my head. I had noticed a very positive change in my neck movements only a few days after being at home, but my walking was not good at all. Wednesday morning I thought my walking seemed to be a bit improved. The pull in the trunk area was not so strong anymore. I walked into the office more normally than I had since I got sick. I was able to sit on a chair without a wall behind me to steady my neck. When my "programmer" walked into the room he was very pleased and exclaimed how straight I looked. He had me walk in the halls a bit and to his joy and amazement (AND MINE) I was able to walk well. After adjusting things a little more he sent me on my way. It seemed from there on things just progressed more and more. Thursday morning for my breakfast I was able to sit on a regular chair again.
We got word Friday morning that Dawdy (Grandpa Beiler) passed away. The big question was, "How am I going to be able to hold up to all the stress of the viewing and funeral". I hadn't been away from home (other than appointments and a few hours last Tuesday evening) since I came home from the hospital. Prayers ascended to My Heavenly Father on my behalf, pleading for strength and and grace to make it through the next few days without a major set-back! God graciously answered prayers in ways far greater than I could ever have imagined!!! I had a rocking chair at the viewing and funeral which really was nice... however, I was able to sit in the church pews when needed. I felt (still feel) like a walking miracle and I'm thoroughly enjoying every minute of it!!! :)
This evening I sat at the supper table on a regular chair... and even helped clear the table... things I have not done for over a year.
I have plans to head to Lancaster tomorrow afternoon for my cousin's wedding.
No words could ever say how VERY grateful I am to MY FATHER for His wonderful gift of health to me. Yes, there are still areas I hope to see improvement, but for now... I'm just thankful for the improvements I've seen so far.
My next appointment is June 15... from there on it will be up to us to decide how often we want to go back for adjustments. As of now, I still have quite a few restrictions (and one of them is driving) :). I am really hoping when I go the 15th they will allow me more freedom, until then I shall do my BEST to take care, but believe me I'm ready to put on my wings and FLY!!! :) Please keep praying...

*HEALER...HEALER... I'M RESTORED BY A HEALER!!!!*