Journal Entry 12/6 From Kristi

Finding a slight routine now as we wait upon insurance. Rehab is certain; insurance is slowwww. Weekends are long; happy tomorrow is Monday and we can start making phone calls again.

While working with PT (physical therapy - you gotta learn these terms with us ), Zac was doing strength exercises to learn how to sit up in bed from a laying down position. His biceps are very strong but triceps not fully firing... yet. It’s heartbreaking and fascinating to see him have to work for every movement.: “Right hook and roll, ok Zac, now use momentum to prop up on left elbow, bring left elbow up... good... stabilize in your shoulder, walk left shoulder around, throw right arm behind, pull with left biceps and walk elbow in, put right arm back pop up on left arm, tripod sit... find your center of balance... your body will follow your head... rest for a moment.... you doing ok?”

I love these PTs and Zacs focus. Powerful moments in the midst of his great weakness.

Tonight Zac used the word “feel”!!

I iced a wash cloth and had him close his eyes... asked him to let me know if anything changed... then I dropped the washcloth on his leg, his foot and leg jerked, and he started laughing, opening his eyes. “You felt something!!” I said. “ I guess,” he laughed. “Guess?! That’s awesome Zac!! What did it feel like?” “Like something tugging on my leg.” Awesome Lord!!!

Exodus 14:13-14 “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which HE will accomplish... The LORD will fight for you!”