Tuesday, October 21, 2008
From a walk to a run
Luke called to say that he met with the orthopedic surgeon today, and
was at least cleared to begin practicing again. He's supposed to pace
himself back to full activity over a period of a few weeks. So he re-
entered the JV team today, not doing everything, but finally off the
bench. Hooooray! Interestingly, the surgeon showed him his MRI and
explained how deep and large the bone "bruise" was, and showed him
where there was a slight ligamentous tear (sprain). Both of those
findings help him understand the ongoing intermittent pain he has
experienced. But there are now no findings on his exam that would
indicate a meniscal tear or need for surgery (parenthetically, the
official radiology report DID mention the meniscal tear, so we are
doubly and triply and umpteenly glad that God put an experienced
orthopedic surgeon in Kijabe this year who made his own interpretation
of the films). This has not been an easy time for Luke, but we see
God's mercy in the reprieve, and a toughening and growing maturity
through the disappointment and pain. A few weeks of actual exercise
and fun would be nice now. We all sense a lifting of the burden, and
a hope. Many thanks for the many prayers on his behalf.
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2 comments:
Yay!!! An answer to prayer!!! I hit my knees literally after reading yesterday's post...and couldn't wait to see todays. Thanks for sharing so that we can "share" the burden!
hurrah!!!
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