Saturday, July 5, 2014

First Day after Surgery

Tim is doing amazing! He was very nauseated for the first 24 hours :( But he is doing much better today. We are just resting and taking it one step at a time. Manna for one day at a time. God IS providing. Tim even got up in his wheelchair for a little while yesterday! One strong, determined young man! We had surgical, follow up xrays. They looked great! Tim's new GAP rod is holding strong and the femur is nice and straight. I can not tell you how incredible the staff are up here. Dr. Fassier stopped in yesterday morning and personally called us last night just to make sure we were informed and to check on Tim. The xray tech brought us "Timsbits" from Tim Hortons (donut holes). One of the nurses snuck us ice cream bars for an evening snack. No matter where we go God put on skin for us to physically show us we are not alone! Thank you for praying. We are humbled!!

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Surgery DONE!

Tim is out of surgery! We have not been able to see him yet. Dr. Fassier was very pleased! He was able to remove the old bent rod and he told us that is was bent worse than the xrays revealed. He did two osteotomies (surgical bone fracture sites) and placed a new, straight, stronger rod! He also said Tim did not require a blood transfusion which is a HUGE answer to prayer. We give all the glory to the Great Physician!!! Praise God that they were able to take the old rod out! Praise God that the new rod is now placed! Praise God that Tim did not need a transfusion! Pray for pain control. Pray that over the next several weeks complete bone healing occurs. Tim is such a warrior!!! Thanks for your prayers!!!

Tim is in Surgery

Tim went into surgery at 12:50. He was smiling and ready and nervous. Dr. Fassier would not give us a time on how long it would take. "It is done, when I am done. I have nothing else scheduled for today." Keep praying!!!

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Arrived Safely in Montreal

Tim, Erika, and I arrived safety in Montreal about 8:30 last night. Interesting day of travel. It was Canada Day so many places were closed, the hotel was packed, and there were fireworks in the city! We had a good night's sleep and headed to the hospital this morning. The staff here are incredible. We were greeted with hugs and smiles from tons of the staff. We are so blessed to have a second, adopted family here. Tim's surgery is tentatively scheduled for 1200 tomorrow. We are busy meeting with nurses, lab techs, residents and anesthesia. Tim is in good spirits! We had a great talk with our sweet friend from Mississippi, Grandma Gail just before crossing into Canada. She reminded us that we have every right to attack Satan and gain back Tim's walking. We are claiming this as Christ's victory! Thank you for the continued prayers!! We rest in God's hands. We rest in Christ's strength. We STAND on His promises!!