Inspiration, Music, And Scout Camp

 Today, Mr. Nielson and other leaders are taking the neighborhood 

Boy Scout troop on a four-day-long campout.

After church, he spent most of the day checking each boy's pack to ensure 

they had the essentials, like a sleeping bag, a tent, food, utensils, a bowl, 

an extra pair of clothes.

He also wanted to weigh the boy's packs to make sure someone wasn't carrying a 

like a 100-pound bag full of Jolly Ranchers or something.

Oh, boy, I'll miss him!

I will spend my time without him staying in my comfies, organizing closets, 

and getting my little Nies ready for school in a few weeks.

I spent last weekend organizing a closet downstairs called the "chokie."

When we moved into the Briar house, I was still in the hospital and very sick 

while my belongings were being packed and put away. 

As a result, there are still many boxes that I need to unpack, 

and they are stacked high down there.

It's another life, and I don't know if I can take it; however,

I came across a few things, like a huge stack of CDs.

These CDs were inspirational music from well-wishers,

many of whom I had never met, but lots from

loved ones and family to listen to while in a coma.

Then I played them and felt very emotional.

I remember Mr. Nielson telling me many of these songs used to 

make him cry, and it is hard for him to hear to this day.

 I, too, vaguely remember a few songs played

during painful dressing changes and therapy sessions from my bed.

I am SO thankful to all the thousands of people

 who cheered me on during my time of need.  

To this day and forever, I am amazed at the love 

and outpouring of encouragement.

Thank you so much.

And now, I have some great music to listen to again.

And now, a love note:

To Mr. Nielson,
Today you leave for Scout Camp. 

I will miss you. Just so you know, I love it when you make your famous soup.
I love it even more when you feed Lottie your famous soup on the floor.
Yum!

Thank you for doing my hair.
You are a good husband, father, and Scout leader. I hope you will still be the Scout leader when our boys get older and join Scouts. 
Hey, our 5th anniversary of the accident is coming up. I am so glad we are alive!
We make a good team, you and I.

Love, me.