What can you say to a son who aspires to care for others, especially when those others are least able to care for themselves? Eventually, all of us run out of options. Then, we are left with one choice – to submit and entrust the outcome to another. When the circumstances involve risks to our most precious possession, our life; a threshold of intimacy is crossed that a relative few practitioners of medicine experience.
HE WHO WIELDS THE KNIFE
He who wields the knife
Does well to keep one eye on the wound
And the other on the blade,
For success in such endeavors
Is gained not only from what is done
But also from whence it came.
Keep sharp your tools,
But no sharper than the mind that’s fit to use them.
Keep strong your hands,
But no stronger than the conviction in your heart.
And keep your eyes,
Brightly filled with the knowledge of history
And an unwavering love of life.
Diligently hone your finest steel
For it brings all that you have –
And all that others might hope for.
Then rest well in the safe harbor of knowing
That you have done your best,
Amidst possibilities that are limitless.
I’ve always been a humble woman. Single mother of 4 grown beautiful children. My youngest son has Complex Special Needs. He is dependent on me 24/7. On 9/10/2022, my whole world was turned upside-down. After 2 ER visits I found out this nature lover had a broken hip:(..I sunk..for 20 days in deep pain. I had no help with my son, I could barely get dressed as my pain controlled my mind and heart. I felt like it was ripped out. I hit darkness..On the 21st day (3 wks) after my fall outside by my wood pile, I heard an owl outside. I sat down next to my son Mitchell in his room which faces our backyard where my sanctuary of beauty exists. An owl was talking to another owl. My son looked into my eyes which is rare as he has Autism. I cried and listened. I felt a warmth come over me. I stopped thinking about my pain and started researching how can I feel better..afterall 21 days, no assistance, 1 card from a complete stranger 💔 😢..I contacted my Chiropractor Monday. This is where hope began…5 visits later strong is the only alternative for my warrior story 💙, tomorrow will be 5 weeks since my fall. I am walking now with minimal pain, icing, and when darkness sets upon you turn to any type of light..there’s hope..1 day at a time. What a wonderful world we live in. I can’t wait to hike once again..God bless all of you 💓