Isaiah's Days

  It's been a peaceful couple of months here in Smithers. Isaiah has been enjoying going to church, visiting with friends and family, shopping, going for walks and sleeping in. 😉 We still appreciate prayers for Isaiah and his recovery. He can slowly bend his arm at the elbow  now without the help of his shoulder muscles. The shoulder is stronger too. When sitting for a meal, he can use his shoulder to put his arm on the table!  He hopes to go on the mountain sit n ski soon. His connections from being a lift operator there for three years help with these types of fun. He is still friends with a lot of the local ski hill crew and enjoys a beer with them now and then at the brewery.  He is a special guy with a purpose in life that is bigger than we can understand. He is the epitome of happiness and joy. He is positive, friendly and upbeat 24/7. It may be a result of his stroke but I consider it a blessing beyong measure. To be honest, Isaiah's stroke has been a blessin...

Hello friends, family and followers. This blog went over 100,000 views this month! Thanks for continuing to check in and view his progress! Isaiah is doing really well. He had several Christmas dinners with friends and family and his New Year's eve is booked and he's ready to celebrate . We are all looking forward to see what God has in store for Isaiah in the coming year. This year went by so fast but we definitely felt the guidance of our Lord and Saviour. Happy new year!

I was sitting in McDonald's today and Isaiah walked in unexpectedly! He walked here from about six blocks away. I didn't stop laughing in shock for almost five minutes.  Isaiah has moved to a different rental and it is working out well. It is in the middle of town and he has been out walking despite some snow and ice. We got him some really good boots and some ice cleats. He can walk about 20 minutes without needing to sit down. 

Isaiah is coming home tomorrow at 6pm! He's using his last few minutes at GF on the recumbent bike. What a guy.  Congratulations Isaiah! You have come so far and we love you. 

We are very aware that Isaiah has come so far in the past seven months.  Although this is so obvious it doesn't take away from our sense of loss.  We sometimes feel like we have lost our son. In so many ways Isaiah is different than before his stroke. That being said we are truly grateful that he is still here on earth with us. As hard as it has been for us to come to grips with our new reality it would be much more difficult to be without him.  Some amazing things have changed for the good. Perhaps I should have mentioned them first. Since his stroke and open heart surgery Isaiah has become almost entirely reliant on Christ as his Saviour!  He listens to Christian music as his top choice. He lives so positively and owes his entire recovery journey to His God. He encourages US that everything is going to be okay.  He doesn't look back aside from some Facebook memories that have him doing so. Even so, he doesn't wish this didn't happen and isn't angry with God in...

I think Isaiah has toured the entire Lower Mainland with his Oma. They have him on the weekends and we all appreciate that so much.  I wanted to let people know that although you may see Isaiah in a wheelchair in pictures or in a store, he definitely doesn't need one all the time. He's getting faster with his cane and doesn't even use it in his home. He is completely independent but if he needs help with something he would let you know. (Small things, not bathroom things for example. 🙂) This weekend and next weekend Doug's parents are not available to have him there. He will be housesitting in Langley the first weekend and staying with a couple from our Langley church next weekend. If you can see him he is available Friday evening (tonight) and Saturday sometime. Contact me and I'll pass you his number.  He could also use a ride back to GF Strong on Sunday after church and a quick dinner.  It is less than an hour drive to GF. 

Isaiah is really enjoying GF and Easter Seals House. He has his own little bachelor room and after three days of Mom being there training amd encouraging his independence he is thriving! He made his own hotdogs and KD so far.  For now, Home support will visit him every Wednesday to do his shower, make the bed, etc. Hopefully this will continue.  We have secured an emergency on-call helper if the need arises which really settles my Mama heart.  Isaiah takes a taxi to and from rehab and is up and ready every time he needs to get picked up. We are so proud of him. He isn't complaining and seems to be quite happy.  On the weekends he gets to go to Doug's parent's place so he's really looking forward to that.  My Dad would had loved to stay with Isaiah the whole time but he already sees him doing so well amd can really hear the confidence on Isaiah's voice when he calls. He will go the first weekend in November for a visit.  We were able to raise about $830 for ...