Linda's first blog post!

Mindy typed this as Linda says, "Mindy just finished reading all the blogs and comments to me. I am so grateful to Diane for setting up this blog, and for Mindy following up, and I want to give Dean so much credit for being here almost all of the time that I've been in the hospital. He has been so loving and attentive. John is truly remarkable. I know he's tired but there have been times that he would not leave my side. We're excited that Leslie will be able to fly here for two days next weekend. As the reality seeps in slowly, I want to cry for what they have been going through, but I rejoice that God has given me a family that loves me so much. My heart aches that they've had to hear how bad things looked before they got better. It was merciful that I don't remember everything from the first two weeks but John and the children do. But, they were here for me and I thank them so very much. It's spiritually overwelming to think how God is blessing me but I know God will continue to show me how to trust Him. All of us have found our faith grow because of this, and now I understand what St. Peter must have meant when he said, "God, I'm just a fisherman." I know that right now I don't have to do anything. All I have to do is trust at this point. Thank you all for your love and prayers. I look forward to growing stronger. Love, Linda"