This is the most honest description of our past 7 months. 7 months ago tonight I was overwhelmed with how bad Thad’s injuries were yet incredibly grateful he was still alive. Tonight – after watching him fall asleep, my feelings are a lot the same.
I still want to know every detail of what is going to happen when so I can be prepared mentally and physically … and yes, I can hear God chuckling as He reminds me once again – “I’ve still got this. I’ve still got Thad. I’ve still got his recovery. And yes Lisa, I’ve still got you too!” The struggle with control is real y’all!
Monday was the start of week 5 of 8 into his return to work transition, the hours were a little too long and he had a “minor backslide.” Word and speech challenges, difficulty moving, short term memory speed bumps, and seemingly unable to stay awake. We needed to rethink, adjust and he needed to find the words to ask for what he needed. I’m so proud of his determination to fight through the frustrations and setbacks! It can’t be easy
So tonight – I’m all about the gratitude! I’m grateful for the skills and strategies we’ve been taught, his OT to talk through options, his bosses encouragement and the support of company that seeks to glorify God first. Most of all, I am grateful to Jesus Christ – because of Him, I can go boldly before the throne of God with anything and everything. Prayer changes perspective and He calms me back down! God has shown up in huge ways that we KNOW it is only Him carrying us! I can wait to see the growth this next month brings.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
