Break-through defined:

1. An act of overcoming or penetrating an obstacle or restriction.
2. A major achievement or success that permits further progress

I think that many people relish the freedom that comes from driving.  Personally, it’s a source of great delight and I rarely grow tired of being “behind the wheel”.  With that perspective in mind, Irene had a “break-through” day and drove for the first time since April!!

Here’s the quick account: Our pickup wouldn’t start this morning so we used jumper cables and I followed Irene to the dealership.  Later in the day, after taking a nap and sleeping off the nausea medication (which is a driving impairment), she drove me back to the dealership in her car and returned to the house while I was taking care of the payment.  She took the long way home (avoiding the freeway traffic); I took the freeway and actually got home first, just in time to see her broad smile as she drove up and parked in the garage.  Needless to say, it is a confidence builder and emotional breakthrough for Irene to drive again.  Was it a short drive? Yes.  Was it “long” on encouragement and pleasure? It was huge!

After coming home, Irene was quick to grab a garden rake and spend some time in the yard after the early morning rain.  Everything smells so fresh and clean!!  She then prepared a wonderful soup for us to enjoy on this cloudy evening!!!

The liberty that comes from driving will obviously enable Irene to feel more independent.  We are grateful for so many who are cheering her on.  Thank you for your loving concern and checking on Irene’s wellbeing.  We continue to hope and pray that her kidneys will “wake up” and the nausea will completely subside.

Now that Irene will be driving (at least occasionally) perhaps one of these days you’ll run into her at Safeway.  When you do, you’ll know with certainty that I am no longer ZIG ZAGGING the aisles ….

Caminando con Fé
Dave