Graduation
 My physical therapist came today and wrote up the paperwork for my discharge from at-home therapy! He feels that I have made the progress and accomplished the goals that we set out a little over three months ago and that I’m ready for the next level of therapy in my recovery.
That means out-patient therapy back to Northern Colorado Rehab. Hopefully this will over the next couple of weeks. I have a neurologist appointment on Monday and a echo-cardiogram
on Thursday. After those appointments next week, I will contact my primary care doctor about the referral.
This next step also includes me looking into driving school and eventually getting set up to be a little more self-sufficient and independent in being able to drive myself to appointments. Wow! I recall coming home from the hospital and the desire to drive was not even on my mind at the time.
I did feel a little more fatigued today after my mile wheelchair jaunt yesterday. I will need to get my exercise routine down similar to my running programs and alternate between easier and more difficult workouts. As this point it is almost comical what that may mean to me as far as my level of strength and endurance.
BIBLE VERSES FOR TODAY…
“I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.” Luke 7:9
“Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Luke 7:50
“Daughter,your faith has healed you. Go in peace.”          Luke 8:48
“Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”  Luke 8:50
For those who are familiar with the ministry of Jesus, I’m tempted to put in some blanks after the scripture reference and have you put in the names of the individuals associated with the statement.
As I read these chapters during my morning Bible time, I found it interesting of the number of miracles that Jesus performed and the commendation of faith in these varying circumstances.
The first is a Roman Centurion who came to Jesus in behalf of his daughter. His faith was evidenced when he showed his understanding of Jesus authority. “Just speak the word and my daughter will be healed.” In the natural he understood his authority of over men, in recognizing Jesus for who He was, he recognized Jesus spiritual authority. Great faith from the least expected source, a Roman, not an Israelite.
The second verse is from an account of Jesus at a dinner when a “sinful woman” comes in and begins to wash and anoint his feet. While others are repulsed by the woman’s character, Jesus sees her plea and the sincerity of her heart. Her actions are an action of faith for forgiveness and a new life.
The third verse is the account of the woman with the “issue of blood.” Doctors had given up, she was out of money. But she knew if she could just get to Jesus she would be healed. She pressed through the crowd and was able to just to reach out and touch the “him of his garment.” I remember my son telling me in his research how some scholars believe that she touched the tassels on Jesus prayer shawl. When the woman touched Jesus, Jesus knew someone had touched him with a touch of faith.
The final verse is related to the story of Jarius, the Ruler of Synagogue coming to Jesus in behalf of his 12 year old girl. Before Jesus is able to get through the crowd and get to the house, the news comes that the girl is dead. Even with this news, Jesus turns to Jarius and says, “Don’t be afraid, only believe…” Jesus arrived at the home and raised the girl from the dead. Faith can overcome fear as wait for a miracle.
Faith is a mystery. Everyone exercises faith, even those who don’t believe in God. Even those who make science their god, put their faith in the research and conclusions of others. If you can understand it, it’s not faith. If you have the power to change it, it’s not faith. If you can guarantee the outcome, it’s not faith.
Faith requires an object. These individuals put their faith in Jesus. They did not just believe something they believed in someone to come to their rescue.
Faith is demonstrated through actions. Each of these came to Jesus. Today we “come to Jesus” through prayer. Just talking to Him and laying our lives and our needs before Him.
Faith is taking Jesus at His word. Believing that He heals, forgives, removes fear and has compassion on us as the objects of His love.
What you need today from the Lord is actualized through faith. Place your trust in Him today.