It’s now 10 days into January and 12 days since Duke has been home. He broke his ankle on 12/30/23 and has been in the hospital since. He will have surgery and then to rehab for a while.
Now the reason I am saying this is because many people have
said, “Oh, I’s so sorry” or “You two have had to endure so much” or similar
things that really mean…”glad it’s not me!” And I get it.
First: there is no way anyone should have all the problems
Duke has. BUT I believe the reason is that he has an incredible support group
of family and friends who love and enjoy him.
Second: Duke’s health history touches many different issues –
strokes, back problems, seizures (to name a few) and every one he survives is a
message to others that life doesn’t end when you have problems.
Third: every time Duke gets rehabbed and back home he is
reminded that he is alive; that God loved him enough to send Jesus, His son, to
endure pain for him; that even in the worst case scenario he will be lifted to
eternal life by his faith and beliefs.
There is no way any of us can ease the pain and problems of
others, but if we truly care and show empathy and kindness, we are doing the
best we can.
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