We are Always Watching You
Everyday in the hospital is the same, wake up to being poked and prodded;
"Take your meds."
Make sure you eat everything and drink all you can.
"When did you last use the bathroom?"
Get poked and prodded;
Make sure you rest... take your meds... bathroom... eat and drink... rest...
The real problem this created was...
I can't... without assistance... I had to depend on others for everything.
The feeling of being constantly stuck not able to move or take a full breath became terrifying, the anxiety of zero independance and zero feeling pushed me straight to a dark, dark place. I asked to have the missionaries at the hospital to give me a blessing, when they next made their rounds.
The next evening, as the couple missionaries made their rounds they stopped in my room. I had never met or spoken with this couple prior to this interaction. Prior to beginning he explained how he was given special permission to both anoint and seal the blessing. I'm not going to share what was said, instead share the overall experience and meaning of what was shared. We are all watched over by friends and loved ones here in this life, and we each have countless family, friends, and people we have influenced, not only watching but very much involved in our lives. They are HERE to give us strength, encouragement, and comfort in times of need. The veil is real, but can be very thin. All we need to do is look and listen. Our Father in Heaven loves us so much, he allows our loved ones to "stretch" the veil and reach through to guide and direct us. When we are feeling down, alone, or lost, remember we are never alone. Keep fighting the fight. Keep pushing ahead, and trudging through the darkness searching for the light.
Two days later I was moved from acute post-surgical care to rehabilitation, which started an entirely new set of trials and miracles, that I look forward to sharing in the coming days and weeks.
Please reach out to those in need and share with them. Let them know they are NEVER alone.
- Nate Taylor
"Take your meds."
Make sure you eat everything and drink all you can.
"When did you last use the bathroom?"
Get poked and prodded;
Make sure you rest... take your meds... bathroom... eat and drink... rest...
The real problem this created was...
I can't... without assistance... I had to depend on others for everything.
The feeling of being constantly stuck not able to move or take a full breath became terrifying, the anxiety of zero independance and zero feeling pushed me straight to a dark, dark place. I asked to have the missionaries at the hospital to give me a blessing, when they next made their rounds.
The next evening, as the couple missionaries made their rounds they stopped in my room. I had never met or spoken with this couple prior to this interaction. Prior to beginning he explained how he was given special permission to both anoint and seal the blessing. I'm not going to share what was said, instead share the overall experience and meaning of what was shared. We are all watched over by friends and loved ones here in this life, and we each have countless family, friends, and people we have influenced, not only watching but very much involved in our lives. They are HERE to give us strength, encouragement, and comfort in times of need. The veil is real, but can be very thin. All we need to do is look and listen. Our Father in Heaven loves us so much, he allows our loved ones to "stretch" the veil and reach through to guide and direct us. When we are feeling down, alone, or lost, remember we are never alone. Keep fighting the fight. Keep pushing ahead, and trudging through the darkness searching for the light.
Two days later I was moved from acute post-surgical care to rehabilitation, which started an entirely new set of trials and miracles, that I look forward to sharing in the coming days and weeks.
Please reach out to those in need and share with them. Let them know they are NEVER alone.
- Nate Taylor
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