Post by kelly franke on Jan 18, 2005 23:41:05 GMT -5
Mark is my younger brother. Prior to being my younger brother, he was my little brother. The phrase “little” hasn’t worked for years though, as somewhere along the line he became a “big” brother. I have continued to be reminded of that during Mark’s recovery. Thankfully, I have had the opportunity to visit Mark monthly since his accident, and have seen each stage of his rehabilitation. When Mark was as ill as I have ever seen him, one of his nurses looked at me and said, “You know, very few people have a larger than life personality when they are sick in a hospital bed. Your brother is one of those personalities.”
As many of you know, the heartbreak of being unable to take control and help him has, at times, been unbearable. It has been during those dark times that I have said prayers for miracles, and for Mark to have the courage and strength that he will need.
Last week was the last time that Mark will need my help, bedside, before he is discharged from Craig. During one of our late night conversations he looked at me and said, “Kelly, I know that people ask how I am doing. When you’re asked, tell them that I am the luckiest guy alive. I could have been killed in that accident. The website, alone, tells me that there are a lot of people that care about me. I am the luckiest guy alive." I knew then that the prayers for my “big” brother had been answered. I continue to look up to him with love, respect, and admiration. I will also continue to say those prayers. Thank you Mark.
As many of you know, the heartbreak of being unable to take control and help him has, at times, been unbearable. It has been during those dark times that I have said prayers for miracles, and for Mark to have the courage and strength that he will need.
Last week was the last time that Mark will need my help, bedside, before he is discharged from Craig. During one of our late night conversations he looked at me and said, “Kelly, I know that people ask how I am doing. When you’re asked, tell them that I am the luckiest guy alive. I could have been killed in that accident. The website, alone, tells me that there are a lot of people that care about me. I am the luckiest guy alive." I knew then that the prayers for my “big” brother had been answered. I continue to look up to him with love, respect, and admiration. I will also continue to say those prayers. Thank you Mark.