In the book of Acts, chapter 3, we read that Peter and John were going up to the temple to pray. Along the way they passed a man who was begging at the gate called Beautiful. The man had been lame from birth. In fact, his friends had to carry him everyday to place him there to beg. On this day, God had in mind to give him more than the simple trinkets and money that would allow him to buy his evening bread. God had something supernatural planned for the man. Peter said to the man, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” Peter took him by the right hand and raised him up and immediately the man was made strong. The Bible says the man leaped up, and went into the temple “walking and leaping and praising God.” All the people were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him. I say to you, we are also watching in wonder and amazement as we see what God is doing in Isaac!
Today his physical therapist had Isaac outside doing lunges, brisk walking, and even easy jogging. He has completely regained his coordination and balance! She said next week she will plan to change one of his sessions to allow for more cognition therapy. The cognition is really what must be worked. He is doing much better though. His speech therapist was very enthusiastic this morning when she gave the report, “Isaac is improving in leaps and bounds!” That is what caused me to recall the story in Acts chapter 3. We were all giving praise when we heard how Isaac only missed one question during his testing this morning. His vocabulary continues to grow, as does his math skills and reasoning.
He blew us away tonight when his new nurse asked him some questions. He told her it is the year 2010, he is at Trust Point Hospital, His uncle works at the Pentagon in Washington D.C., it is the capitol, and so on! This is HUGE! This morning he couldn’t remember that he shaved himself. I actually did help a little, but the nick on the chin was his doing. 🙂
We are rejoicing in what God is doing. He also went before Hannah in court yesterday. The biggest praise is that the judge communicated to her that after completing certain actions yesterday, she fulfilled her responsibility to the state for the accident and there would be no more recourse pending. The Judge shared with her a similar message that the Teague family has told Hannah all along, “She needs to put this behind her and move on with her life in front of her.” God truly does have a hope and future for Hannah, one in which she can shout of the grace, forgiveness, and works of the Lord. This message has been constantly communicated and reinforced in word and action by the Teague family. We praise God for them, and for their prayers for Hannah as she went to court yesterday. Thank you, Donna, Mark, Michael and Lance!
We have been blessed with two campers being provided by friends in Clovis. The campers are setup on the Trust Point property, so we get to live right here. It is such a blessing to have Isaac able to join us in the camper in the evenings for a visit. The opportunity to grab a quick bite or nap while Isaac is in therapy is also wonderful. Thank you, dear friends!
Lastly, I would like to ask if you would continue to pray for my brother, Nathan, as he must go through another round of chemo. We are trusting God for a great report. Also, please pray for my brother-in-law, Bill. He was just diagnosed with rectal cancer, the same Nathan. This is hard for Bill and my sister, Crystal, and all of our family.
“Saviour, He can move a mountain . . . our God is mighty to save.” Thank you for your prayers. We’re jumping and leaping and praising God for each new step!