I think about it everyday…something my friend Jane told me one day when she was visiting me at the rehabilitation center. We were talking about the heart surgery and the stroke and how scary everything was. She looked at me, very seriously and said, “Jill, we all knew that if anyone could get through this it would be you.”
Even hearing the words now gives me the chills. It was as if I were chosen for this. As if noone else could get through this with as much strength as me. I accepted my challenge and worked at my rehab every day. With each victory I knew there would be another. And then another after that. And then another. And with each achievement I also knew that if anyone could get through this it would be me.
6 months – plus and going strong. It’s been horrible to know what you’ve had to endure, but your positive outlook (which nothing can quash) has helped you overcome it all. And having the support of your friends and family has helped smooth the rough times, we hope.
With continued love and support,
Elise & Jim
Of course, many of us knew this about you. And I’m glad you know it about yourself. You are an amazing inspiration to me. I hope you know that I think about you often. Not sure when the next trip to Chicago is but I’m not coming if I can’t see you.
Love you lots. Congrats on how far you’ve come. You are awesome.
Love always,
Jess