Day 640 - March 17 - Not quite so stranded
Well, the van's back. It's still got problems it didn't have before, but it's back. So I guess it's got to go back to the shop once we get past the medical appointments the boy has scheduled for next week. At this point, I can only hope that the New Heaven and the New Earth will also have New Mechanical Things That Don't Break!
It's been many months since I've posted anything concerning new improvements in Connor's condition, so it is with pleasure that I report he has recently begun having new sensations in his abdomen. These new sensations are making his life a tiny bit better, and he's concentrating on recognizing them when they arrive. This new capability also gives him motivation to see what else he can sense, so we're pleased that this is slowly returning.
Additionally, he is researching on-line studies in architectural drafting and design, and is expressing interest in a number of different options for getting back to college this fall. It pleases us greatly to see him engage more in these things.
Finally, this Saturday we're expecting a visit from our friend Allie and her family (click on this link if you're not familiar with her story). Allie is in a situation very similar to Connor's, and we have struck up a friendship with them as our two families try to learn to face this life. While their situations are much the same, Allie and Connor also have different fears and struggles to face. Connor has been injured much longer than Allie, so he has sort of adopted a mentor role for her, although mostly they're just friends. Anyway, Allie is stepping out a bit for the first time since her injury, and she has decided that she wants to travel to our place to visit (travel challenges Connor less than it does Allie, so we've been the ones driving over to see them. Allie's ready to return the favor). This will involve about 60 miles of driving, much of it on twisty Highway 17 through the Santa Cruz Mountains, so if you think of it, I would ask you to begin lifting this family up in prayer - not just for travel this weekend, but consistently as you do for us. By reading their blog you will quickly sense the underlying emotions they're facing, and our heart goes out to them. We would appreciate your support for that family as well, if it's possible.
Enough for today - thanks so much for being here with us.
Eric
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Glad Connor is getting a visit, very nice! And that sounds like a super cool major if he wants to continue with that, I know my school has some interesting classes in that field. Will be praying for you and Allie's family. That they have a good travel to your house and that the visit will be both encouraging and enjoyable. May God give you all His wonderful mercy and grace for the coming week. Praising our Father for the new feeling Connor is having!
Valerie
I am so encouraged both by Allie's coming to visit and by Connor's looking into college courses. I know that, when I was going to junior college for my nursing major, there were many young people (and older, too) in their wheelchairs. I know that not all of them had the needs that Connor has but I am still encouraged by his wanting to do this. Our love and prayers as he makes plans in that direction -- and glad the van is back and working, too!
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