Sunday, May 25, 2008
First steps
Barry just called. The people from physical therapy were in to see him and they worked with him to practice walking. He was able to take some steps on his own with the help of a walker. The physical therapy staff were pleased at his progress. He was very tired from the experience when I spoke to him but was gratified to have reached this milestone.
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This is former st thomas secretary, Angela. It is good to hear from you again. I never stopped praying for you. Here's the Christian lyrics to a gospel song (Marvin Sapp-artist. It is so powerful and encourages you step by step. Praise God for your progress.
Never would have made it, never could have made it, without you
I would have lost it all, but now I see how you were there for me
And I can say
Never would have made it,
Never could have made it,
Without you
I would have lost it all,
But I now how I see how you were there for me and I can say
I'm stronger, I'm wiser, I'm better,
much better,
When I look back over all you brought me thru.
I can see that you were the one that I held on to
And I never
Chorus Never would have made it
Oh I never could have made it
Chorus Never could have made it without you
Oh I would have lost it all, oh but now I see how you were there for me
I never
Chorus - Never would have made it
No, I never
Chorus - Never could have made it without you
I would have lost my mind a long time ago, if it had not been for you.
I am stronger
Chorus – I am stronger
I am wiser
Chorus – I am wiser
Now I am better
Chorus – I am better
So much better
Chorus – I am better
I made it thru my storm and my test because you were there to carry me thru my mess
I am stronger
Chorus – I am stronger
I am wiser
Chorus – I am wiser
I am better
Chorus – I am better
Anybody better
Chorus – I am better
I can stand here and tell you, I made it. Anybody out there that you made it
I am stronger
Chorus – I am stronger
I am wiser
Chorus – I am wiser
I am better
Chorus – I am better
Much better
Chorus – I am better
I made it, I made it, I made it, I made it, I made it, I made it, I made it, I made it
And I never would have made it
Chorus Never would have made it
Never could have made it
Chorus Never could have made it without you
I would have lost my mind, I would have gave up, but you were right there, you were right there
I never
Chorus Never would have made it
Oh I never
Chorus - I never could have made it without you.
Someone need to testify next to them and tell them I am stronger, I am wiser, I am better, much better. When I look back over what he brought me thru. I realize that I made it because I had you to hold on to, now I am stronger, now I am wiser, I am better, so much better. I made it. Is there anybody in this house other than me that can declare that you made it. Tell your neighbor, never would have made it. Never would have made it. Never could have made it. Never could have made it without you. Never would have made it. Never would have made it. Never could have made it. Never could have made it without you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CklAwchIJ1A
Click to listen: Marvin Sapp is the gospel artist
I just came from visiting Barry. He is overwhelmed by the response from his friends. Of course, anyone who knows Barry understands why he has loyal friends.
His partner, Rick, was also in the room.
Barry is in good spirits and lucid, but deals with some pain from the surgery and the rehabilitation therapy.
Today, he's in Baptist Hospital, Room 709, off of Prudential Drive near downtown Jacksonville, FL. However, stay tuned to the blog as he may move to another location for more therapy after hearing from the doctors. Visiting hours at the hospital start at 10am.
He walked about 14 steps today with the aid of a walker and under the care of 2 attendees. He was tired after the walk.
Hi Barry,
I haven't seen you in a long time, but I certainly have many wonderful memories from your Catonsville and Ellicott City days! Jim has kept me updated as will this blog. You are in my thoughts and prayers so often. May you feel better and stronger with each day.
I don't recall having met you.I know you as a name from a few work emails.Nevertheless, when I heard about you from Kim Hixson, it
hurt.
My heartfelt prayers for your Godspeed recovery.
Wish you are well and normal again, very soon !
Ashwini
ProServ1,OC
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