Monday, September 6, 2010

The "Pat" Signal

Some of you may be wondering why SuperPat has been so quiet in the last few days.  When it has been pretty dark and dismal in our superhero's world.  I am very sad to report that our hero has been sucumbing to his own personal kryptonite of inactivity and self doubt.  You see, SuperPat's sidekick SuperGirl has issued an ultimatum to SuperPat.  She told him that she was tired of always being the one to spur SuperPat to action and felt like she couldn't carry on any further without at least a small sign that SuperPat wanted to leave his wheelchair prison behind.  It seems that SuperPat's true desires have been exposed as in the last two weeks, there has not been even a small spark to indicate that SuperPat is ready to act on the world instead of being acted upon.  And in fact, when SuperGirl looks back, she is unable to find a single sign ever that SuperPat wants to walk more than she wants him to.

As the world looks on in sadness and dispair, it seems that all hope may be lost for our handsome hero.  Without any desire of his own to spur him on, it seems pointless for SuperGirl to continue her lonely crusade to show SuperPat a better life. So SuperGirl has decided to throw out one last signal into the night, and no, it is not in the shape of a bat.  :)  If anyone, anywhere is interested in seeing Pat walk; please let him know it.  He needs people to help him by checking in with him every day, people who are willing to come and take him for walks, and words of encouragement and support from everyone who loves him. 

Let's help SuperPat see that there is a more excellent way to live...

4 comments:

Suzanne & Andrew Dupuis said...

Pat... I think about you often here in NY. I look in on your blog frequently to see how you are progressing! You can do it!!!
-Suzanne (Wyatt) Dupuis

Alanna said...

PAT, why aren't you walking? Why don't you want to? I want you to and I know many others do as well, including your fabulous wife, aka Supergirl.

The superhero is NOT supposed to let down his girl. What can I do to help? YOU CAN DO IT. I know it must be hard and I cannot really relate to the struggles you feel with it, but you are NOT alone. Big hugs to you!!!

Angie said...

Hey Pat! I know you can do this! You are such an amazing person and have come so far already. We are praying for you and I did certainly notice the lack of blog postings/action recently. I was wondering how you were doing. I know that you can really walk if you truly desire it but it has to start with you. Without your own desire and conviction Heavenly Father and Melissa can't do anything. It's a lot like the gospel. You'll have to constantly work at it but you will succeed. So here's hoping and praying that you can choose it and know that you can do it. Love you tons!
-Angie

Andrea said...

Hang in there Pat! Just remember you can do anything you set your mind to do! I believe in you!!