I was disappointed, but not overly upset, because I need another chair with elevating leg rests (I am having increasing difficulty with my feet and ankles turning purple and swelling) and a higher back with a headrest that helps support my neck and head when my muscles are overly weak. But Gary can't stand to have an unsolved mystery around, especially when it involves the inner workings of things. I suppose he's been that way all his life because I've heard stories of him taking things apart just to see how they work and then putting them back together again. So we worked as a team and found the code and corresponding problem via the Operator's Manual. Once he found that the connectors to the right side motor were bent, Gary was able to fix it, and voila...my chair is almost as good as new!
I posted this small victory on FB, noting that "Things always work best when the motors they rely on are actually connected to the power source!" One of my dearest and wisest friends responded with the comment, "People work best that way as well." Such a simple statement, and yet incredibly profound! How many of us go along with our busy days, never really "plugging in" to our Power Source, the Spirit of God? And what about our Operator's Manual, the Bible? I mentioned in my last entry that it was through the Word of God that I found answers and peace in the midst of struggle and fear. As a woman of faith, I have found that in order to troubleshoot all the error messages in my life, all I have to do is read the Owner's Manual, connect with my Power Source, and drive on under HIS power!
I still need a new chair that will meet my ever-changing (and worsening) needs, but until that happens, I am perfectly satisfied that my little chair works again, even in its perfectly beautiful imperfection.
God bless you, I love you...
Kathie Lea
