Easter in a Wheelchair

This past weekend I celebrated both Easter and my growing independence. On Good Friday I attended a service at a local church (Foursquare) where they had communion led by the pastor of another church (Lighthouse). As I met and worshipped with friends from my community it reminded me how Christians are all part of one family, the family of God.
On Saturday I went to Willingdon Beach Park for a community Easter egg hunt. There too I reveled in being part of a family, I am a Powell Riverite!
Finally, on Sunday I celebrated with my local church family. We greeted each other thus: Christ is risen! reply: He is risen indeed!
Before my accident I was an introvert and did not feel a need for others. Now I realize that my independence is really interdependence. It began with the staff at VGH who did it all for me. Then the staff at GF Strong Rehab who helped me to do it myself. Then, in my move home to Powell River, the Evergreen Extended Care Unit helped me integrate into my community. Finally, when I moved home, I gathered round me a group of caregivers who make it possible for me to be me.

Ventdate: Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Once I missed a few weeks of writing in my blog it became hard to start up again. But I am back and plan to write regularly.
What is exiting in my life these days? Bible Study and Skype.
Our Bible Study meets in a different home each week. With my wheelchair I can only get into about half the homes. Enter Skype. 10 days ago I led a study from my computer. It reminded me of the men who made a hole in the roof to get a paralytic friend to Jesus.
Please pray for me: That I will stay healthy and get back to regular blogging.
Also that our use of Skype will work for Bible Study.
See you soon.