Journal Entry 12/26-27 From Kristi

Rich spent the day with Zac yesterday. I love knowing they have time together. He was fitted for a manual wheelchair and though it is much more of a workout for him to get around, he enjoys the challenge. We had another opportunity for a family visit with Zac as well. We talked about nothing in particular but we sure laughed together a lot. So nice to hang out and just watch my kids enjoy each other.

I spent the day with him today. It is a huge blessing to listen to our home church online. The afternoon was quiet (they say weekends always are). In order to stay focused and not grow discouraged, I find God’s word must continually be in the forefront of our minds; I want to run ahead and make things happen, to give God the opportunity to perform His miracles, but God quietly says, “I’ve got this. Just be still today and know I’m God.” *sigh* ok Lord. I will wait on You.

As I pray with Zac each night before I leave, I’ve noticed he fidgets a lot with his fingers. He can barely feel them. Perhaps it’s his silent way of praying for them. I was reminded today by a dear friend that Zac's life is God's instrument. Morning after morning, he used to awaken me with his piano practicing, working tirelessly to perfect the song he was working on, his fingers mastering every chord and scale. I would lay in bed in those early hours, listening to him... my heart filled with such joy as I would hear him play. My friend reminded me that “God is doing the same with Zac as His instrument, and the profound ‘music’ that will be performed will be more than we can imagine at this time.” Amen. Let it be so, Lord.

#zacsHope is Jesus!