Steps

I got home from work a little early today so that Lisa could go to Zumba. She loves the Latin dancin'. Me, not so much. So, I am happy to Ava-sit. When I got in I noticed that Ava was fairly energetic and was in the middle of playing some game on the wii. She kept standing and not leaning on anything. I thought...hmmm...I wonder if she has regained enough balance to take a step or two...

Well, five steps later and into my arms I found out the answer. She is walking. Not great, but she is for sure walking on her own. I would not let her walk without me right there to catch her, but dangit, she is walking. What a cool gift from God today. Every little victory is one to be celebrated. We celebrate everything at our house these days. It's possible that Kwanza will be in the mix at the rate we are going.

I know that Ava is just making some physical strides from the surgery, but it is really fun to see. Our next battle is the big one. It's time to tackle the cancer. We are going to do everything we can to make sure our kiddo has the best chance. She likely couldn't have a bigger prayer base, so we will do our part. God didn't give us the ability to fight on just to sit there and watch Him do His thing, so we are going to give everything we have to participate in the journey with Him.

I am reminded all the time that He has Ava in His hands. Today He held hers and allowed her to walk across our living room. I am celebrating the 5 steps today like they were the first 5 she took when she was 1. It was a great afternoon.

Tomorrow we celebrate Lisa. She is another year wiser. There is no greater blessing in my life than the wife God gave me. It will be a great year as we walk together celebrating every little step.

Baby steps aren't usually for those taking them. They don't take the walker very far. They are for those who watch to celebrate.