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5/9/2018

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I have always thought of life as a book of chapters.  Some chapters are good and some not so and we would rather skim by them.  I'm not very fond of this chapter at the moment but I still try and find things each day I am so thankful for.  I am forever grateful to those who have reached out to us in this difficult time and I will promise to spend my life paying forward all the kindness shown to us. 
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Kevin has been home 10 days now with a long road yet to go (Several surgeries needed when he is stronger) but with the help of our faith , family and friends we are determined to keep fighting. He fights to learn how to walk all over again and probably will never gain back his hearing loss but his vision has slightly improved and we are hopeful maybe someday it will .   Our life has definitely taken a major turn but who knows, maybe the best is yet to come.   We love spending time together and enjoy creating together.  Kevin has always had a job that he had to travel all of our married life ,so I am going to spin this around and make this a blessing instead.  We get to be together everyday.  

You never realize how drastic a life altering event can change everyday living.  Now you have to plan everything.  Even a simple car ride to a Dr. appt.  I never realized how much we lack in handicap accomidies.  We will adjust with the new normal in time.  
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This month marks our 33rd Wedding anniversary and we plan on making the rest of this chapter worth looking back on .  It's the hardest of times in life that make us stop take a breath, look around and enjoy the beauty in small things.  
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30 Yr Anniversary Pigeon Forge 
The Day We Got Married May 1985
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  NOW!  Still hanging in and we are going to spend the entire month celebrating our 33 year together.

It's been several months now since I have picked up my sculpting tools and paint brushes , but today I plan on creating.  It's time to seek healing for the soul.  There are many ways to be creative in life and its not always with a paint brush.  I plan on creating with laughter, smiles and just the joy of being.  Ohhh I might try and sneak some clay in today , if I am able, as it has always been a way of comfort and healing in troubled times.  I had a lot of time to sit in the hospitals with a sketch book in my hand and it's time to be creative again even if only for a few short minutes a day!   I can't wait to get back to creative blogs.  

Take time today to stop look around and be thankful to just be.  I'll be in the new hammock our son bought for his dad.  Now the trick is once I get him in it , how do I get him out of it??  If you drive by and see us on the ground you may need to stop and help me get him up lol!  See laughter is good for the soul!!! Paint the skies in laughter today!
Blessings!
​Wendy  
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26 Comments
George Mixell
5/9/2018 08:49:45 am

What a beautiful story. Im praying for Kevin and for your family. I think you are on to something there Wendy. The next chapter will be the best chapter.

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Wendy
5/9/2018 09:27:47 am

Thank You for the prayers George. I sure hope the next chapter is the best.

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kris
5/9/2018 09:02:53 am

Wishing you all the best.....your thankful attitude is beautiful. That and your faith will produce nothing but blessings for you both <3

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Wendy
5/9/2018 09:28:18 am

Thank You Kris,

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Sue Bullock
5/9/2018 09:07:23 am

Wendy, I really needed to read this today. Thank you💗
You made a positive difference in my life today.
Hugs, Sue

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Wendy
5/9/2018 09:29:39 am

Sue,
It's really hard to publicly share your private life publicly but knowing if I did and it helped someone then it was all worth it. I will say a prayer for you in whatever it may be. Hugs!

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Charlotte FLETCHER
5/9/2018 09:36:00 am

You are still my hero! I love you...yep, getting him out is easy...just flip him out on the ground...bwah ha ha ha...

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Wendy
5/9/2018 10:29:54 am

The other day he couldn't get foot rest down and I had to stand on it. Well, when I did the whole chair flipped forward. You should have seen his eyes big as saucers as I almost catapulted him across the living room lol

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Judy Westegaard-Jenkins
5/9/2018 10:04:35 am

Writing, creating and painting is good for the soul. Enjoy each and every day and may Kevin continue to make progress to good health!

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Wendy
5/9/2018 10:30:20 am

Yes it is and Thank You Judy!

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SallyAnne Trissel
5/9/2018 10:32:13 am

Wendy. You have touched each of us first by you just being you. We learned to love this talented sweet lady, and to follow along on this Rocky road chapter you and Kevin are going through. We want you to know that you are in our prayers and may God continue to strengthen you both as He blessed Kevin with healing and recovery. We LOVE you! Happy Anniversary!

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Wendy
5/9/2018 05:17:39 pm

Thank You for the kind words SallyAnne!

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Nancy
5/9/2018 10:51:36 am

I love your positivity moving forward adjusting to the new normal. It gives me some inspiration to do the same. After being ill all of 2017 I was finally diagnosed with a rare blood disorder, A chronic illness. With treatments (no cure) I am slowly gaining strength and the desire to paint and craft again. Following your husbands challenge along with your own helps me see the light that I too will move forward doing things I love. God bless you and your husband. Happy anniversary and may you have many more.

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Wendy
5/9/2018 05:20:34 pm

Nancy I'll keep you in my prayers. I learned this hard lesson early in age and its all about choices. It's not easy it a fight some days but in the end I choose joy over the alternative. Plus bonus my hubby is still with me. I have many friends who have lost spouses and consider myself very fortunate he gets to lay one more day in the hammock with me. Chin up and keep creating lose yourself in the creativity!! Hugs!

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Carole Boling
5/9/2018 01:39:19 pm

Happy Anniversary to you guys... still in my thoughts and prayers.

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Wendy
5/9/2018 05:21:04 pm

Thank You Carole it will be a month long celebration lol

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Sheila Bergner-Landry
5/9/2018 02:02:54 pm

Oh, Wendy - I have been watching your journey with such admiration. I wish nothing but the best for you both. You are so strong! I am sure you don't want to be, but you are. Happy Anniversary and all my love to you both! May things start to get better soon! <3

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Wendy
5/9/2018 05:22:02 pm

Sheila, Thank you for all of your kindness love and support as in these trouble times just knowing others care helps with the journey. Hugs!

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Ramona Jacobs
5/9/2018 05:46:36 pm

You are a rock Wendy. Sending prayers that Kevin continues to improve each days. God bless you all.

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Wendy
5/10/2018 04:47:54 am

Thank You Ramona!

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Debbie Overton
5/9/2018 07:49:39 pm

So good to see a blog post from you! So glad Kevin is home and starting to mend! Happy Anniversary you two 😘

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Wendy
5/10/2018 04:48:30 am

Thank You Debbie!

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Bonnie
5/9/2018 08:12:42 pm

So good to have you back! Now you need to sculpt a fabulous critter lounging in a hammock and we can call it 'Kevin's Home'. Of course, it must wear a chef hat. He's still the employee of the
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Wendy
5/10/2018 04:50:10 am

Bonnie I saved those steaks for when Kevin was home and we enjoyed them last night. I pushed him outside in the wheelchair and he and Kody grilled them on the grill. You made are evening special with your kindness my friend. The one thing he is hoping to do is cook again someday.

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Kay Graham
5/9/2018 11:39:49 pm

Bless your Hearts and Enjoy your month long Anniversary.. Wendy, you are such an INSPIRATION for us all 💕💕

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Wendy
5/10/2018 04:50:39 am

Thank You Kay!

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