Journal Entry 12/17 From Kristi

As I prepared this morning to see Zac, my heart did not feel very strong. I think I was looking at the waves and not my Savior’s face, and I started to sink. As I walked from my room at the family Hospitality House, down the snowy sidewalk, to the door of his room, I spent time reviewing Scripture verses and texts, bathing my heart, filling my soul. “Kristi, just take one step at a time, just like Zac needs to do. God will give u what u need for each moment. U got this.” Indeed, I am finding strength comes at the moment we need it, not before.

*deep breath* / enter into his room...and our day began.

Joyful. The day became joyful. As Zac’s team of 14 specialized servants began to minister to him, we were in awe of the resources the Lord has presented to Zac for his healing. “Do you like cycling Zac? We’ll get you on a bike! How about shooting guns? And we have some nice Crossbows here for you to try! Virtual Fruit Ninja and Guitar Hero...Are you ready to get back in the water? We have a pool and a state-of-the-art gym for you to press yourself as far as you want to go. You will have classes scheduled for you 8 am - 5 pm."

Zac had been enrolled to go to college. It looks like God just picked a different college for him to attend.

He especially enjoyed getting his first set of wheels today. A motorized chair with a joystick for steering. I had to walk fast to keep up. He thought that was amusing.

But beyond the busy schedule, the restoration of his body, there are so many broken lives here that need #zacsHope. For his hope, his joy, his motivation is Jesus. We understand, as with all things in life, there is a bigger picture here. Eternity at stake.

One step at a time, Lord. When I look down the road, I’m overwhelmed. When I look at today, His grace is sufficient.