So here we are, March 15, 2011; one year later! One year ago today, Scilla's life was forever changed. She was blessed in so many ways, although her life was forever changed. On March 15, 2010, she got out her bed, got dressed and walked out her house and got into car and drove to her destination; but almost 3 months later, she left the hospital in a wheelchair, with a completely severed spinal cord and metal rods in her back; paralyzed. The past year has a been a year of learning and adapting to a new way of life. There has been good days and God knows there has been bad! There has been days filled with sadness, depression, and self pity; but out of the slumps there has arisen days of laughter, happiness, and acceptance. I have know idea of what my sister has been through; but I know the road has not been easy and honestly I COULD NEVER walk a mile in her shoes.
In spite of everything the she been through; all the complications and surgeries, one thing has remained the same: her unwavering FAITH and COMMITMENT to God. Her faith, my faith, the faith of our family and friends has sustained her. To everyone that has prayed for her and who continues to keep her in their prayers, Thank you. For everyone who has stayed the night, brought a meal over, called or came by, encouraged her, helped transport her or helped out in way, Thank you! We will never be able to say thank you enough to everyone, but please know we appreciate EVERYTHING.
Please continue to pray for her health, strength, and faith as she continues on this journey that God placed her on. Not everyone could travel the road she is traveling; but God selects special people to take on special tasks and this is the task he gave to her; to overcome a life changing event (test) in order to be a testimony to others. I pray that at some point in the past year something has been written or said to inspire someone that is traveling on their on journey to keep fighting and believing that God will do the things he promised.
Also please continue to pray for baby Emma who will turning ONE on March 16, 2011; my does time fly when you have a little angel in your presence.
"Walking in Faith"
Her and Greg (March 6, 2011)
At the hotel on her laptop (ATL; 3/6/2011)
The beautiful smile we remember and missed so much in the past year. Glad to see its return. (3/6/2011)