Good morning from the therapy hospital! I was moved yesterday around 3pm. YAY! It’s been interesting so far. I’m still in a lot of pain so I didn’t sleep much. I’m not a fan of medications in general so I haven’t taken much for the pain but I might need to change that because I’m exhausted from not sleeping. Last night, though, in the quiet…
Day 6
Good morning! Today’s update will be short and sweet because honestly I just don’t have a lot to say! 🤷 I’m doing well and getting stronger in the parts that are awake. I got to do lots of OT and PT yesterday which is pretty much my favorite thing (except for seeing my kids, of course). 😁 The highlight was spending a good amount of…
Day 5
Good morning, everyone! Yesterday was a wonderful day. I had my first shower, got to dress in real clothes, and most importantly, got to see all of my kids! I had to get a hall pass to be excused from my floor and meet them in the lobby because of covid restrictions. The restrictions are frustrating but the staff was happy to help make it…
Day 4
I was able to get into a wheelchair and go out on the patient patio!
Good morning all! Shabbat Shalom to you. ❤️ I’m missing my family and community at The Bridge today, but I’m in good spirits. Yesterday I spent a good amount of time with PT and they were able to get me into a wheelchair – which enabled me to get outside for a few minutes! It was hot but wonderful. I’m getting stronger too 💪. I…
Day 3
Hello everyone! It’s almost lunchtime my 3rd day in the hospital. I’m trying to think of ways to update y’all in how I’m doing. In no order of importance: I got better sleep last night thanks to a real room and no hourly interruptions. Still sore from being stuck in one position all night, but at least I slept! I’m currently getting my 3rd immune…
Announcement
(This is the announcement we originally posted on MealTrain.) On Wednesday morning, Judy was experiencing some back and abdomen pain and a weak right foot. She drove to meet a friend for breakfast and the pain got worse as she drove. She ate breakfast with her friend and as breakfast continued, she realized first that her left leg skin was desensitized, then that her right…
Covering My Head
About a month ago I began covering my head. I’ve kept pretty quiet about it because I’m not a fan of drawing attention to myself, but I’ve had a few people ask me about it, so I figured I’d write a bit about my experience. I have pondered the idea of head covering for a few years and was opposed to it until recently. Back…
An Update on Us
Well, spring is starting to come to Idaho at long last! We had a lovely winter, one we won’t forget. It was full of memories and surrounded by family. In November, we had the honor of adding another member to the extended Rich clan, as Mark’s youngest brother got married. The kids were as cute as can be, all dressed up and thrilled to be…
Our Messianic Sukkot Celebration
Tonight begins the week-long festival of Sukkot (The Feast of Tabernacles). This is a festival of praise, joy, and celebration with themes including God providing for his children in the wilderness, God dwelling with us, and for Believers, the birth of Yeshua. It’s closely follows the more somber and introspective holidays of the Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah), the Ten Days of Awe, and Yom…
Six Months of No Blogging
It has been six months since my last entry here! What happened to me? Well, to make a long story short, I decided that living life took priority over writing, and that my kids needed me more than my blog. I know I never wrote frequently, but I always felt like I *should* be writing more – and I struggled with guilt over it. Dumb,…