Do you see that? God can answer our prayers exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or even think. I am truly in awe because the gift of an electronic arm/hand prosthetic is abundantly above what I could ask or even think of. I could not pray for something like this because it felt wrong to ask for so much and yet I have it. I honestly, had no idea that the excessive expense of a prosthetic could get in the way for amputees. Basically I had insurance coverage that I had no prior knowledge of, so I paid nothing. All I can say is 'Praise the Lord'! God is so good to me.
It arrived about three weeks ago and today was named Robie (with a long o sound) with the middle name Soundie. The names were picked by a children's Sabbath School class that I am a part of each week. They had fun brainstorming names and today a name was picked. :)
In the time that I have had it I have found it to be an amazing tool. I am still mastering it and it does not always do what I want it to but I can pick up a cup, hold down the shift key on the computer, hold down paper so I can write on it, carry a shopping bag, open the fridge, entertain children and the list goes on. It has also been an interesting distraction from phantom pain. My left arm mimics the position and movement of the prosthetic which helps in the pain department. It also helps balance my upper body so that I am not so lopsided.
I have also been blessed with an occupational therapist and rehab physiotherapist that I am working with as I master the skills needed to operate my new arm/hand. There was talk of sending me to Edmonton (about a 3 hour drive) but these keen and kind young women were happy to help me in Calgary. I am their second upper limb amputee patient.
This brings to mind Romans 8:28, And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
May all our prayers be answered abundantly above what we ask or can even think. Amen.
