Journal Entry 4/15 From Kristi
I can’t even begin to express how wonderful it has been to have family here this week. It was so much more than a celebration of Zac’s birthday. It became a proving ground for all of us that life is gonna be ok, God is still good, circumstances change but the Lord still makes a way to find that joy in Him.
Zac and I were surprised by a visit from Grandma and Grandpa - which of course brought instant tears to my eyes. I hugged them and sobbed for just a brief moment - I have been communicating this story of Zac via phone and photo for so long, they have been my rock continually pointing me to The Solid Rock - that I was overwhelmed with emotion in the reality of it all.
The days were all full of activity- the kids all took to assisting Zachary with natural ease. I stood back in awe to watch my family love on him - not necessarily surprised, but so so blessed. He was no burden to them - indeed, just the opposite. They all four thrived together. It was especially sobering watching the four of them drive off by themselves together to attend a youth worship night at Red Rocks Church. It was a cutting of ties between Zac and I - but extremely natural and I was so happy for him to have an evening on his own with his siblings.
Leaving the security of the Craig Hospital family housing in exchange for an Airbnb for the week made it very obvious that the ability to quickly adapt and learn life a new way will be a key to joyful survival. So much change. But what a continual comfort Mal. 3:6 is: "I the LORD do not change. So you... are not consumed.” We can move through extreme change because our foundation is built upon God, who never changes. This strengthens our hearts.
So the days flew by; we went to the Zoo, played board games, just learned how to do life together as a team with Zac, and most importantly, worshipped the Lord together on Sunday and closed our visit in a time of prayer.
So this is how we love life and manage the toughest of times:
“Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord” - plus the bonus of family.
I’m so thankful for each one of them.
We have one month left of Outpatient rehab here. Continue to pray for Zac’s recovery. Nerves and muscles are responding below his injury level - May the Lord continue to give him increase.
