Day 594 - January 30 - Facebook
Yesterday Connor had a doctor's appointment in San Jose, which overall went well. As a result of the appointment, the boy will need to go in next month for a CT Scan and some other tests, all of which will require that he be out of his chair. As we get closer we'll remind everyone, but please be praying that these things will go well - the tendency of the technicians is to subconsciously blame the patient if they have to work harder, and getting Connor out of his chair for these tests will be hard work indeed. It all tends to create an environment that you don't want to face, so please be praying that the techs will be helpful and gracious when it comes time for us to go.
Anyway, while he and Cherié were waiting in the waiting room (hence its name, I guess) yesterday, they met a man with a C6/C7 injury - a man who is 10-years post-injury, who also had a swimming accident, and who also has red hair. He has the use of his arms for the most part, and he, his mother and Connor had a few minutes alone to chat while Cherié spoke with the nurses. She came back to find that Connor had given this gentleman his phone number, his facebook name, and the ConnorWatch info so they could stay in contact. He felt that there were ways they could help each other and he reached out to them, even in the midst of a situation where he admitted being envious of the man for being able to use his arms. He still reached out to them! Some days I'm so proud of my son.
So this morning, I find his Facebook status, which reads -
you know your life sucks when you envy paraplegics... [Oh Lord, give me the strength both spiritually and physically to do the work you have called me to do.]
Have I mentioned that some days I'm so proud of him?
E.
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posted by Eric Williamson @ 7:11 AM
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I'd be proud of him too if he were my son!! He is such a testimony of the Lord! What a witness!!
Praying!
Kim
Praise God for all the people that have come into Connor's life as a result of his accident -- and I, too, would be proud of him if he were my son!
In regard to the comment about how much work it can be for the technicians, etc., when Connor goes in for the CT scan, etc., I just wanted to make a comment / ask a question...are they aware ahead of time that Connor will need extra help getting out of the chair? I know it would seem obvious to you that they should be but sometimes it is a total "surprise" when you get there or so it seems. It may help if you talk personally to someone at the imaging center / radiology dept. on the phone prior to his appt. I have been on both sides--as the mother of a daughter in a chair and also as a nurse.
All the same, I will be in prayer that all goes well that day (and every day). Have a great wkend -- hope you got to go to church today. My daughter surprised me w/ a visit yesterday (Sat.) and stayed today (Sun.) for church. It was wonderful to have her there.
Yes Eric, you have an incredible son and yes he was made in the image and likeness of God. This is one more example of His Truths! I am starting to pray for Connor's visit to the hospital and those who will be caring for him too. Blessings to you my friend. Courtney
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