During the journey of recovery, with physical therapy, occupational therapy and sensory therapy, I have become not only physically stronger, but spiritually stronger. I have thrown my entire heart into doing my exercises daily and I am actually stronger, more balanced than I have been in years. At the same time I have thrown my soul into prayer and the scriptures. Truly feasting on the them in a manner that I haven't taken the time to do in many years-if ever before. I can say that my soul delights in the scriptures. The Bible, Book of Mormon, scriptures for the next weeks Sunday School lessons and Relief Society lessons, Ensign, Friend. I just keep on reading. They calm me and strengthen me.
I have also rediscovered my love of music. I do not know why I allowed my life to be swallowed into silence, however music--all kinds fills me up inside in a way that is hard to describe. When I am doing my exercises, I can do more for longer while listening to music on my MP3 player (which we keep constantly changing the play lists on) than when I just watch the others around me in the chatter of mundane things. I close my eyes, and just work on which ever machine my PT specialist has me on...moving to the beat of whatever song is on, from Hymns to Jazz, Reggae to Rock, I have listened to it all and keep on moving.
Over-all I am a more balanced, stronger person than I was before this journey began. I am still ready to go out and join the world of health information and health care records, but now the person they get will be a more whole person than before. Stronger in spirit and stronger physically. It will be good for all of us.
