Journal Entry 1/23 From Kristi

Zac and I had a sweet weekend together.... it takes a bit of an effort to stay busy here when there are no classes... part of me still feels a little nervous to have moments of no activity - as if I’m afraid Zac will think about this too much... so I keep us busy. But he remains at peace.

We started out Saturday morning by listening to the Bible, then a coffee break outside, went to the Peak Center to workout with hand crank cycle, lunch, Bible memory work (Psalm 139), air hockey in Rec Center, standing frame and core balance... then he connected with Franz and played some video games with adaptive controllers.

I found myself being quite overwhelmed today in thinking about the logistics of bringing Zac back home. How in the world will he adapt? But then I watched him laughing this evening, playing video games with his cousins, amused at his oversized adaptive hand controller set, and I realized that he is already doing it... already living in that place of joy. And it’s making all the difference in the world for him, and for me. I’m so thankful for his joyful heart. It changes everything.

#zacsHope is not just a hashtag. It declares the source of his strength. God has given him joy and certainly a peace... because he continues to believe. Which is really exciting, because God can do so much with a man of faith. Plus, he’s got a great laugh.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may about in hope.” Romans 15:13