Reflections of Struggle, Images of Hope Two years have blown by since one of the toughest days our communities in Lee County, Alabama experienced. It is still torn and marred from grief although so many have recovered. Layer the pandemic that hit hard about this time last year, it has been a challenging two-year season. … Read more
As we approach the one- year mark of the tornadoes that struck Lee County, we have some updated reports on where we stand in the recovery process. Many people have self- recovered giving testimony to communities that were prepared and had safety nets in place. As we call and check in with families, this is … Read more
On Marathon Recoveries The recovery process many times is referred to as a marathon journey. Often, we mean it will take considerable time to complete the course. After running some marathons, I pondered my marathon experiences and the metaphor and analogy it represents in long-term recovery. There are four principles forming the word PREP that … Read more
Recall a time when you were in an accident, surgery or something from which you had to recover. Maybe you tore an ACL or had an injury requiring physical therapy. Or possibly, you have given care to someone in physical or occupational therapy and listened to the feelings, frustrations, and pains of one in recovery. … Read more