Dad Update #2

This last weekend Jerry, Shelby, Joel, and I surprised Mom and Dad with a visit. We got to the hospital Saturday morning. It was great to see them both and I think that Dad enjoyed the change of pace. Dad actually seems to be doing very well, much better than after the back surgery last year. He is eating, has color back in his face, and is walking with his back STRAIGHT! Praise God for the difference already!


The doctors only went in from the front. He has a cesarean-like incision and they actually took all his “guts” out for the surgery. They fused a few more vertebrates and plated them and then put spacers between the vertebrates that were worked on before, as there were none put in the first time. The doctor also said that there wasn’t as much damage as he was afraid there was and the surgery went very well.

Saturday the doctor came and released Dad- much to his relief! He still has a long way to go and will need to be patient and do very little for the next 6 months, but I think he has a good beginning. Thank you to everyone who has been remembering Dad in your prayers!

Jennifer