There are days that start out with a bang. Friday was that kind of day. After getting up and getting Aiden and myself ready for PT, I loaded Aiden into his wheelchair and headed to the car. I didn’t realize that the repair I’d made to the chair would cause the front wheel to lock, but lock it did. And Aiden went sailing out onto his knees. My mom then proceeded to fall off the side of the ramp getting herself stuck with one foot up and one on the ground. I couldn’t help either of them. Mom was gripping my arm and I was gripping the wheelchair (keeping it from rolling down over Aiden).
Eventually I helped Mom get her footing and I rolled the wheelchair around Aiden. He was unscathed by the fall. I, on the other hand, felt like a terrible mom. Then the images began forming in my mind; the pictures of someone catapulting out of a wheelchair. I giggled. Then I laughed. Then I wished my folks had exterior cameras. (So, yes I really am a terrible mom!!!😂).
The situation that we find ourselves in with Aiden is serious. Both Dave and I are very aware of the ramifications of Aiden’s physical limitations. But we also know that there are days when our ability to find the laughter and joy get us over the rough spots. We do our best to find the good, the joyful, the lovely things, making sure our focus is on Jesus. Job 8:31 is a reminder that the Lord “will once again fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy”. Remember laughing is a good thing.
Blessings to you.
~ Christa
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