No news is good news...

Lissa sent this email to me to update everyone. There have been and will be a lot of new steps last week and to come. It's exciting to see the progress, and for many of you - a blessing to her as you walk through it with her in one way or another. So here it is....


I apologize for not keeping this more up to date, but here is an earful! A
lot has happened since I wrote last.

First off, God is good! There is never a day that goes by without thinking
about how blessed I am. I'm ALIVE! I have never been bored or depressed, because there is no reason to be. I figure this is just another phase in
my life and although I don't know exactly where it is leading or what to
expect, I'm along for the ride!!! I have a husband that would do anything
for me, family that is supportive and always willing to keep me company,
our Church family who prays and encourages me, and school family which has
sent notes, e-mails and stepped up to take care of my teaching
responsibilities while I am away.

Secondly, this is the third week I have received physical therapy and
occupational therapy. I am currently considered "home bound" so each lady
comes out to the house twice a week. I have seen much progress and they
have too. Hopefully this next week will be my last week of "home bound"
therapy. Then I will be going for out patient therapy.

The Next step is to see a hand surgeon this coming Monday. I am anxious
to see what the prognosis is. This will determine how much longer I am
out of school. As much as anyone can complain about a job, when you are
not able to do it, you miss it. I miss the students. I stopped by "my"
8th grade girls b-ball game last night. Seeing the students was hard.
I know why I am in the teaching profession.

Finally, please continue to keep me in your prayers. I am healing, but not
fully there yet. I am starting to sleep for part of the night in bed! As
silly as that may seem, it is a big deal for me. The more my body heals,
the more comfortable it is to do many things. The little things like riding
in a car, walking, tying a shoe that we take for granted; I now have a new
appreciation for.

Thank you to all, my cup overflows.

*Melissa Lyle*