“…been living with nothing to show for it. You get what you get when you go for it.”
THREE HAPPY EVENTS (Let’s call them miracles.)
#1. Thursday, I attended a function at Clayton’s school. Clayton’s class was performing a skit during morning assembly, and Clayton had a small role. I was able to transport in a wheelchair and make it in the back door of the gym. Several teachers met me to help, and had made a recession in the bleachers for my wheelchair. As the assembly was called to order, the vice principal began.
“Good morning children,” she said.
“Good morning Ms. Robertson,” they resound with great volume.
Then unexpectedly, Ms. Robertson shares that there is a special guest who has worked really hard to get here. She asks the entire school to give a warm welcome to Mrs. Thomas, Clayton’s mom. The entire student body (700 kids) turn and in their loudest voices shout “Good morning Mrs. Thomas!!!” I of course am beside myself, and bite my lip not to cry in gratitude. It would be a freak show…be/c most kids don’t know who I am…to turn and see this weeping frail spectacle. So I held it together, gave my quick wave, and enjoyed the show. Clayton was perfect and so was my outing.
#2. I was so inspired and lifted up by my Thursday outing, I asked to go to Target to buy some kids winter clothes. My cousins from Alabama (Tina), and my sister in law (Cecilia) agreed to help me. So on Saturday morning, Cecilia, Tina, Brittney (Tina’s oldest daughter) and Jack took me to Target to shop, and out to eat! I was able to tolerate a sandwich from Subway, Jack’s and my favorite fast food restaurant. I even added banana peppers!!! I could only eat a “3 inch, but I saved my other three inches for later.
At home, my cousin Matt helped Gordon clean up our garage and mount his fishing gear. Braden, their youngest child, kept the little ones duly entertained. Great family. Great help. Let the good times roll.
#3. I went to church today with Gordon and the children. Praise God. He is truly so good to a most undeserving me, if I only remember to give myself to Him!!! How great is His mercy for us all!