I will never forget...
As I could not speak I find I don't recall how I exactly communicated the day I "woke up",however I showered. First of all, I was totally unprepared for my immodesty. I suppose I was laid bare the weeks I was in icu, but I don't remember that time. i was conveyed by a hoyer lift to a"shower chair". This was a PVC reclining contraption with a hole cut out the middle, where I sat. I was utterly embarrassed but too weak and of course unable to walk,thus I could not do anything myself. I will always be grateful to my cna that night(I think it was night). My cna was named Sheila and she patiently unmatted and washed my hair that had almost a month of neglect. I think it took alot of people to get me showered that evening and I can only imagine how I smelled...I have since progressed to jacuzzi baths(I have my husband who transfers me to thank), but I haven't forgotten one of my very first acts upon waking.
Sheila and others taught me much about selflessness. Jesus is totally selfless in a way to which I can only aspire. I try but selflessness is quite contrary to human nature.
PS--remember I am blogging what I don't want to forget...
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