Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Sometimes Sedrick Dreams Do Come True!
Sedrick has recently had some big moments happen in his life! The first being that Sedrick is now the proud owner of a brand new electric blue wheelchair- one that actually fits him- Hallelujah! This is his “Cadillac Escelade” as he affectionately calls it! He is so thankful for all of the effort that went into making this chair a possibility, especially to Ms. Laura McAliley from Chair & Equipment! Thank you, Ms. Laura!
The next big thing has always been a dream of Sedrick’s- since the age of 4 when Sedrick was injured and found himself confined to a wheelchair he has had a passion to one day walk again, knowing that when he gets to heaven he would be running on streets of gold, Sedrick was okay with the possibility that walking again may not happen here on this earth, but that was not going to stop him from trying. Sedrick has been through a lot of therapy, different braces, botox injections and other “attempts” to help in this department with little to no improvements. There was one last shot to making Sedrick’s dream come true in his earthly body and that was to have surgery- not our favorite choice, but one in which Sedrick showed no hesitation at wanting to have done. This past Thursday, Sedrick underwent heel-cord lengthening surgery on both feet. The surgeon strongly feels that this is Sedrick’s best chance of walking! Yes, I said WALKING!!!! Sedrick will be in cast on both legs for approximately 3 months, and oh the JOY he has even through the pain and discomfort, because he has claimed in Jesus’ name that HE WILL WALK AGAIN! He has even gone so far as to make the statement that he will walk into Hopewell Baptist Church and push Dr. Lee Pigg aside to deliver a sermon- Oh Happy Day! We might as well just have the invitation once his feet hit the church doors! Pastor Lee has commented in church that Sedrick is going to be cutting cartwheels down the aisles of the church! We can not wait to see what miracles Jesus has in store for Sedrick! We thank everyone for all of their prayers, calls, cards, well wishes, and visits- Jesus is Alive and on the Throne and it is evident in the love His people are showing to us! HALLELUJAH, What a Savior!