Progress

This is Tuesday, the first day of September. Just seven weeks ago, the content of this blog was quite different. The reason it is different now, is because of the prayers of so many people. Prayer has been a poweful weapon, and an effective one. After spending Friday night, Saturday and Sunday with Al, I can tell you that he is a walking miracle.

Friday night he spoke for five minutes, well...more like 15 minutes. It was amazing. He spoke about the prayers. He spoke about what God has in store for him. God is not finished with Al yet, nor is He finished with any of us. God has used each of us through this accident, and He continues to use Al the most. His walking testimony to God's miraculous power is a witness to all that see him.

Saturday, Al and I took care of some paperwork for Kingdom Roadhouse and I took him to my house to look at his bike. My plan was to load the bike on the trailer, and take it to a shop for an estimate. After we examined the bike, Al started rattling off what he paid for several of the damaged items. The mirros were only this much, and the crash bar is this much.... After a quick tally (in his head) he said it wasn't worth making an insurance claim, as we both agreed the amount would be less than his $1000.00 deductible. We ran a few more errands and went to get something to eat (by the way- Al has said no more 'all you can eat'!). later on, Al called to tell me the toatl of the parts was more like $800.00, and that he already ordered some of the parts. When they come in, we will work on the bike together.

Sunday, Al came to Solid Rock, and shared some words with the congregation there. He spoke for only five minutes. Everyone was happy to see him, remarking how 'unbelievable' this recovery has been. That afternoon, I took Al to the Wheels of Time exhibit in Macungie. Now, this was a bit of a challenge. After spending six weeks in a hopsital room, most of the time in a bed, the walking tired him out. We took our time meandering amongst the 'street rods' commenting on many of them to each other. It was necessary to stop and sit occasionally (and the exhibitors offered their chairs). It tired him out.

Today is Al's first day to "go to therapy." Transportation has been provided today. He will need others to step up for other days. I would suggest you reach out directly to Al, and offer your help. You can call him directly at 610-217-0678. Let's continue to offer our assistance and love. Continue to pray, especially for his voice as it doesn't last as long as it used to.

All this is amazing, when we were uncertain of any recovery at all. You see, when we are faithful to that which God has called us to, even the devil cannot stop it. Let me say that again, "God's plan is greater than any other!" Al followed that calling and plan for his life. Al was obedient to what the Father has placed before him. God isn't finished with Al yet.