Some fun contraptions

This Monday Isaiah had his physical therapy, just like most Mondays; but this Monday was special. Becca (his physical therapist) came bearing surprises! A few weeks ago, Becca had cast Isaiah for braces. I didn't expect them to arrive until the middle of May, but she brought them today! These braces will enable Isaiah to stand in something called a Gecko upright stander, which holds him upright and makes him bear weight on his feet.

Sometimes it is hard to see all the "aids" that Isaiah needs to do the things that other children his age do naturally. But most of the time, by God's grace, I am able to be thankful for what God has enabled men to invent to help other people. I praise God for the common grace that He has extended to man.

I also think about all the "aids" that God gives us in our spiritual life. I know that there have been times in my own life that I don't think that I could have "stood" on my own. God never failed to bolster me up with the truth of His Word, whether it came through reading, preaching, or fellowship.

I look at Isaiah's body and his capabilities and think about all that God can do for him physically, but that is nothing compared to the greatness of what He can, and I pray will do very soon, in Isaiah's heart.