"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
This is the promise from God that I have had going through my heart and mind today.
John had an MRI and CT scan last week on his back. Since his accident over two years ago, where he broke his back and pelvis, he has been doing fairly well, not back to where he was before (don't think he'll EVER get back there), but he was doing okay, until earlier this year. He has had pain going down the nerve in his backside, leg & calf and numbness into his foot. He went in for an MRI in March, was prescribed physical therapy (which worked for 4 months or so), but now the pain has been considerable, esp. after trying to work all day.
So, the results we found out today from his spine surgeon were that he has a bulge in the disc in his lower back, near his tailbone. The part of his back where the rods and screws were inserted following his fall are looking good, but the area below that is inflammed and that bulging disc needs to be taken care of because it it pushing on the nerve and causing the problems.
The surgeon said he will make a small incision near John's tailbone, cut off the disc part that is hitting the nerve causing the pain and numbness, and that should take care of it. Possibly 4 years down the road he will have to have the rods extended, but not at this time.
The surgery won't be anywhere near as extensive as the accident surgery, John should be home the day after surgery if things go well. He'll not be able to drive for about a week, back to work with some weight lifting restrictions after 2 weeks, and after his 6 week check-up, he should be good to go and back to where he was before the pain started so bad.
We are hopeful that this will indeed help him, and appreciate any and all prayers on his behalf. Thanks everyone!
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My prayers are with you.
As John O'Donohue writes in his blessing, "For Courage:"
. . . Close your eyes.
Gather all the kindling
About your heart
To create one spark.
That is all you need
To nourish the flame
That will cleanse the dark
Of its weight of festered fear. . . .
May you both cross this threshhold safely. In faith.
Dear Maureen ... Thank you so much for your prayers (for both of us), and for sharing the writing from John O'Donohue too! It's a good one for sure! Thank you! xoxox
I know all too well the thoughts that rush through you when your soulmate is facing surgery - whether it's minor or major. The verse you chose is perfect. Know that you are both in my prayers, as will be the surgeon. Let the love of God and your family and friends surround you and keep you warm.
Thanks (((Carla))))!! xox
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