Because I Have Been Given Much I Too Must Give

Recently, since the new year I have had many opportunities to reach outside myself.  I've been able to spend a lot of time with friends giving service to others.  It has been such a huge blessing for me.  When my

accident happened I had the most amazing support system anyone could ever hope or ask for.  It is so hard for me to really express and put it into words because it really touched my heart.  I have a friend that always teases me that "everybody loves April."  I had always disregarded that comment up until my accident.  When life got flipped upside down and all around everyone stepped up to help, support and uplift me.  I felt an absolute complete out pour of love from so many directions.  I can honestly say that I never felt alone and it helped me get through it all.  As I sit here writing this it brings tears to my eyes.  My heart is full of gratitude for each and every person that reached out to me.  It made the fall so much softer and so much more bearable. 

With all that said, this past month I have been blessed to give back to others going through similar experiences. Ironically, one friend is on the same rehab floor at MCV that I was on and her room is directly across from my old room.  She is also currently in a wheelchair unable to walk.  I hope with all my heart that I have been able to help her by giving her someone to talk to that knows a little bit about what she is going through.  I also hope that we've been able to bring her some hope and joy.  At the same time, another friend is currently in rehab at St. Francis unable to walk due to guillian barre syndrome.  I know of their frustrations because even once you get the ability of being able to walk again - these things still take a lot of time to get back to normal.  They both have long roads ahead that at times will include one step forward and two steps back.  I am grateful for the opportunity I have had to be a friend to them, to serve them and to pray for them.  I know that prayer works and that miracles can happen.  I am living proof and am humbled by the power of prayer.  I feel that because I have been given much I too must given and am grateful to be able to give back to others.
~ April Kay ~