Journal Entry 7/20 From Kristi

“I will stand my watch

And set myself on the rampart,

And watch to see what He will say to me.” Hab. 2:1

It is incredible to me that it’s been 15 days since I have last been able to pen my thoughts. Life swallows up thoughts fast and though they keep pouring in, I find it is a true discipline to bring them before the Lord for understanding.

I’ve missed my time with Him in that respect and so I’m gluing myself to this chair, setting myself on the ramparts, and gonna just start typing to see what He wants to say…

I find we have come to another 20th of the month… 8 months now of this journey. Reflection is always good because it always presents the faithfulness of God. I once wrote this song: “Looking back over time, Your faithfulness shines as the reason my hope is renewed.”

Amen.

Back home now for just over a month. There is a stillness in being home, but with an impending move, we are not really settling in. I’m unpacking from CO and packing home for wherever He takes us.

Last week we found our journey came full circle once again as we returned to the same ER that Zac was ushered into by ambulance 8 months ago (this time we came for a simpler visit just needing antibiotics). But the sentiment was not wasted on either of us. It was strange being back, as flashbacks to the original day rolled across our minds like a movie. The doctor and two nurses that Zac saw for this visit said they had been the attending crew that worked with Zac an hour after his accident. Our hearts were filled with so much gratitude to see clearly those faces that were such a blur before. Truly, they were the hands of God for that moment of crisis. And reflecting on the faithfulness of God in being with us through this journey really touched us both.

Looking back in gratitude allows us to look ahead in faith: Tomorrow we begin a new adventure - we will be flying out to Minnesota. Zac was one of 40 selected nationwide to participate in a Mayo Clinic Stem Cell Study. Over the course of this next year, we will return to Minnesota a total of 6 times… as they proceed to take stem cells from Zacs belly fat and eventually inject the healthy cells into his wounded spine. Again, this is God’s story, not ours. But it is so wonderful to simply rest in the hope trusting in Him brings.

“Now therefore, stand and see this great thing which the LORD will do before your eyes!” 1 Sam 12:16

We shall see!!