Journal Entry 3/9 From Kristi

Craig Rehab 2.0 is now in full swing! Whereas Zac’s Inpatient Rehab was focused on equipping Zac with the skills needed to adapt back into life, Outpatient Rehab seems to be focused on recovery. And they are hitting him hard with crazy, wonderful exercises.

The day began with a kayak transfer, just for fun. Zac is so easygoing and happy to try anything.

His OT (Occupational Therapy) season was focused on triggering the upper extremity; specifically, using stimulation to “wake up” his triceps and finger flexion. Ever since Zac started moving his right-hand thumb, we have been praying for his left hand to start moving. And today, his OT said she saw some left-hand finger flexors, a function that is normally only available to those with a C8 level (remember, Zac broke his C5/C6 so any function below that is wonderful!!)

From OT, Zac moved to PT (Physical Therapy) where a team of four therapists worked tirelessly, hooking his back, glutes, abs, and quads up to electric stim to help him stand, working to balance his core. Then the same team of four put him on a treadmill and manually lifted his legs so he could walk.

As I sat watching this wonderful team of four ministering to Zac, I couldn’t help but be reminded of the four that lowered their paralytic friend down through the roof to Jesus’ feet. Jesus healed that paralytic because of the faith of the four friends.

And as I watched the four therapists move my son’s feet, I was reminded that this is all God’s work in Zac: “I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk...” (Ez. 36:27).

I believe God will do this.

And as I watched the four therapists raise him to his feet, the Lord gently whispered, “This is MY work; I will cause him to stand”, for just “stand still and see this great thing the LORD is about to do before your eyes!” (1 Sam. 12:16).

I believe we will.

And God will receive ALL the glory.