Tomorrow is a HUGE day for us as we will be getting Tim's new wheelchair!! We have so much for which to be thankful. His current chair was built to last 8 years, and it is now over 11 years old. In spite of some horrible creaking noises, the chair is still running relatively smoothly, and that is a huge blessing. When Tim's sister, Debby, got her last wheelchair, the entire process took about 2 years. The process for Tim's chair has been about 9 months--another praise!!!
Even though we will get the chair tomorrow, it could be a week or more before Tim can actually use it full time. We need to get the new chair outfitted with a lock-down bolt so that he can drive his van in that chair. We also need to get his side pouches sewn on so that he can carry all of his stuff (gotta keep the Iphone safe!). Please pray that these items will be taken care of quickly!
Please also pray for Tim during the "breaking in" period. It will take time for his body to get used to the new chair, and the process can sometimes be painful and frustrating. Please pray that God would make this transition period smooth and painless.
There is one new feature on this chair that is really exciting, but it does have us a bit scared. This chair has a standing feature!! I don't know if any of you will ever see Tim use it in public, but we will use it at home, and we hope it will have some therapeutic (circulation, etc) benefits. But, with each new cool feature comes new parts that can break or get in the way. Please pray that this feature will not hinder him in any way from driving his van, using his Motomed machine, or performing any other daily activities.
Thank you all for your prayers. We are continually amazed to see God work in providing our physical needs and surrounding us with such loving and supportive Brothers and Sisters in Christ.
