With the help of Brian, Billy, John and Jordan we cleared out most of the basement before the professionals arrived. This will be a month long process to get our home back to normal but we are managing “Day by Day”.
This morning we all got ready for the big day and arrived at the hospital around 9:30 am. John was a bit nervous but was looking sharp. I took a picture of him after we cut a few tulips from the garden that Michele planted in the early fall “365 of them”. I was able to get every color she planted and added an orchid to the bunch that had just bloomed from her birthday last year. When we arrived at the hospital Michele was waiting for us sitting in her chair with her princess crown on. “The cap was done today with pretty jewels to make it more womanly rather than the 50’s style football helmet that it looks like” Michele is still unresponsive and unfortunately did not wake up at all today. I know in my heart she could hear us and will remember the event that unfolded before her closed eyes. She made noises and moved throughout the mass today as if she was trying her best to wake up and share the moment but she just cannot until she is taken off of her meds that I continually argue with the doctors to do.
Father Peter said mass today with the help of the entire family, mass program provided by Brian, readings from Cindy and Amy and songs from Tana, Alyssa and Jordan. John had the best 1st Communion that I could possibly imagine. He will never forget this special event. Father gave Michele the 3rd anointing of the sick which is ever so needed. We had cake time after and let John open his cards and even had father bless his rosary and cross he received. The only thing missing today was the eyes of his Mother that I have prayed so much for. I keep waiting for our Lord to grant me my prayers and I know he will in time and I hope it will be soon.
Michele was given a very special Saint Bracelet just 2 days after her accident by an employee at the Royal Mayan. On our 19th anniversary I had it blessed at St Joan of Arc Church where Michele and I were married. Many people have shown interest in it and have requested one like it. By popular demand I have been able to get a large quantity of them so that I could accommodate everyone’s wishes to share in this special bracelet. If you are interested please email me and I will make sure you get as many as requested. I have purchased them already and have added enough to cover mailing costs and a small amount for Michele to help her in her recovery. The cost of the bracelet is $15. I am not asking for help but many people have requested this and I feel that I should respond. *** I have also added a BUY NOW button on the sidebar at the top. You can purchase them from there via credit card if you would like as well**
My Mother wished me a happy Mothers day today as she knew what I am going through trying to be a father and a mother to my children. She was right in her statement to me today and I was so grateful that she understood what I am going through. I am trying my best to hold all of us together through this tragic event and it is my responsibly to do what my wife would do each an every day for our children. It is my solemn promise to Michele to keep her children safe until she returns to all of us and then I will gladly give her Motherly responsibilities back as she can handle them.
I wish all the Mothers a Happy Mothers Day today, you are all greatly loved.
John
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