Watching Miracles Happen

      "The Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with joy" Psalm 126:3

             I flew into San Antonio on Tuesday night and was able to to slide right into assisting Beth. I am able to stay at the rehabilitation center with Beth helping her when she needs it (which isn't often) and being with her throughout her day. This may sound repetitive, but it is such a privilege to be with Beth during this time and incredibly humbling that God allows me to be of assistance to her.
              One of my favorite parts is going to the gym where most of the occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) sessions take place. This is where all the fun happens. Beth has an incredible work ethic that is supported by her strong faith. Just this week she has gone from not bearing weight on her legs to taking four steps with the use of the parallel bars, to completing the whole 20 ft length of the parallel bars, to walking a few steps with the assistance of a walker, and now mastering walking with the use of the parallel bars. I get to watch miracles happen! And I'm not alone, the PT's, OT's, doctors, nurses, and staff are astounded by her progress. It has been so fun meeting and interacting with the staff here and the other patients and their families and witnessing these miracles together. It is as if everyone is rooting each other on and celebrating together when each new step is taken.
           I like to imagine that similar scenes play out in our walk with God. Here we are on earth learning to take these steps of faith, stepping into the unknown while trusting in the unfathomable wisdom and love of our Creator. Sometimes the steps seem so hard or very little, sometimes we go 20 ft. other times we take four steps, sometimes we wobble a bit or falter, yet all around us Father and His angels are rooting us on and cheering when each step is taken. And just as Beth's body is working to restore the original function of her legs so too is God working in our hearts restoring the broken and disconnected parts back in relationship with Him. And He is there in each step taken towards that re-connection with tears in His eyes encouraging us forward and allowing us to fall into His arms when we feel that we cannot take one more step.
               As Beth often says, "God is so good to me". He is good and He is rooting for us and wants to be with us every step of the way because He loves us more than we can imagine or comprehend.