Best Year Ever

As we sat around the table on Christmas Eve

loudly playing round after round of La Loteria (Mexican bingo)

It occurred to me that 12 months ago I was still trying to function

That thought reminded me of my greatest discovery

In May I was still driving less than 20 miles, was still slurring, 

had to remind myself how to count 

was writing detailed notes for myself to help me function...

As I struggled trying to figure out how to function in a new world

I started feeling that I could no longer offer anything to the world

In a desperate attempt to reconnect to a world without doctors and exams

I contacted the Habitat for Humanity

Told them I was limited physically and mentally

but had a mouth that wouldn't shut up

And that's how I got the assignment to call contractors for building supplies

During the week I'd call contractors and every Saturday 

I was on the job site signing in volunteers

The more I did the faster my brain healed

Then my guys started joining in

My husband, son, step sons and I installed the electrical service

I LOVED IT!

 Then last week the home was completed and dedicated

The little family of four had a home for Christmas

 I was assigned to mentor this family for the next year

Which meant I accompanied them to the closing

As they signed the mortgage papers, tears of joy streamed down her face

And my heart swelled with pride for all those volunteers and donors

(and my amazing guys)

who made this family's dream come true

Best year ever