An Award

This week we received exciting news. My social worker from GF Strong called to tell me I had won a Gert Vorsteher Memorial Award for pursuing independence. This is exciting because having been at home for 8 months I have thought of several things I want to do to get more independence and this award will provide funds to help me do this. The award is being given in May in Vancouver around the same time I need to be there for a doctor’s appointment. Pray that I will be able to use the award wisely and join me in giving thanks for this blessing. I Thessalonians 5:17 In everything give thanks.

Slow to Anger

This week is my last in respite care at the Evergreen Extended Care Unit. Once again I marvel at the willingness of the hospital to offer me a place to stay while Laverne and my caregivers get a well earned rest. This week has taught me a valuable lesson.
First, on Monday on the Enright Files, an Israeli author said that the effect of anger is to isolate us. This brought to mind these verses from the Bible:
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
(James 1:19-20)

Then on Tuesday, I had difficulty breathing and became quite abusive. For a time afterwards I felt cut off from my caregivers. Only when I apologized did I reconnect. So pray for me that I will be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.
My intent is to write blog entries more often, so I will see you soon, and see if I can carry out my good intentions.
JRD !