Isaac had a great week, even though they are getting pretty long for he and his mom as they juggle the TLC daily schedule, night homework, and campground living. I am at home/work during the week, except for Tuesday night and Wednesday when I go to Lubbock to spend time with Kris and Isaac. It is always a blessing to see and hear how Isaac is improving.
On Monday, Isaac makes meals for his mother. He has been doing a very good job. In fact, his therapist said he is doing a much better job initiating and sequencing on his own. Wednesday, he was able to play some songs along with three other patients. One man played his Irish whistles, while the other two men sang. Isaac played guitar. We were glad he played well, because his mother was unsuccessful at getting him to practice throughout the week. He said the songs were easy and it wouldn’t be a problem. Fortunately, this proved to be the case. 🙂 We are trying to have Isaac be more fervent in practicing playing and singing; to fan into flames the gifts that have been set within him. He really does need to work on strengthening these skills so that he can move forward in ministry after he completes therapy. Please pray for his diligence.
Friday night, I was very blessed to spend time with Isaac, looking through his notebooks of original songs and listening to them on the computer. Isaac picked a couple of his songs to play along with and work on. I was thrilled to see him shut off the computer and start playing a couple of the songs on his own; even de-tuning a song to match the way he wrote it in the first place. While listening to one of his songs entitled, Subsist, he asked me if I knew what the word meant then took the time to help me understand the meaning behind the lyrics. He began to recount some of what he was experiencing in his life that moved him to write the song. I was very thankful to spend the time with Isaac and to carry on such a meaningful and reflective conversation with him. His memory continues to get better.
Saturday, while playing Frisbee golf with Isaac, Mayra, and Eli, I was quite impressed to watch Isaac pull off a “Matrix” move. One of his competitors (no names mentioned, but not me!) threw the Frisbee very hard on a Par 5 hole. Unfortunately, the person held the Frisbee too long and instead of it going straight, it shot 90 degrees to the right taking a direct route for Isaac’s head! “NOT HIS HEAD” I thought in a panic! What I saw next amazed me! Isaac, in just a fraction of a second, leaned back and turned his body ever so slightly, allowing the projectile to pass without making contact! I know I saw that very move in one of the Matrix movies. Incredible! The therapists want to be sure that Isaac has good reflexes before they recommend him for driving again. I can’t wait until they hear the Frisbee story; he’ll be driving before we know it.
We are looking at 24 May as the date for Isaac to move into the TLC apartment. He will be there for approximately two weeks. The goal is to demonstrate being able to live on-his-own. It will entail shopping, cooking, maintaining his finances, paying bills, washing clothes, and so forth. I know it will be a great experience for him. I don’t foresee any problems. Please pray for his successful completion of this stage of therapy.
Take a look at the new videos on this site; Isaac two-stepping with Kristi and also part of his concert to raise money for YWAM. The Lord is indeed, Mighty to Save! Blessings to you all.