Dad's Update XVI - 3/1/10

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."(Joshua 1:9)

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. (Mark 11:24)

Arrived in Denver and enjoyed attending physical therapy, occupational therapy, and SCI lifestyle classes with Bryce today. He has gained strength over the last several weeks and looks and sounds great. Even the left arm has started coming back, AGAIN!

Tomorrow, March 2nd at 7:30am is his spinal cord surgery with Dr. Falci, which should last about 6-8 hours. The purpose is to drain the cyst that has grown above his injury and to “untether the cord.” The doctors believe scar tissue and tethering to be the primary reason for Bryce’s left arm functionality loss. Perhaps he will also gain back even more functionality from the surgery.

Please pray for recovery of the left arm, further functionality improvement overall, the absence of any complications, and rapid recovery. Also, please pray for his confidence and faith during this difficult 4th return to the operating table and for the doctors and nurses to be filled with the Lord’s spirit in everything they do. While this is a very serious operation, Dr.Falci has performed over 800 similar operations and brings decades of spinal cord surgery experience to the table. We are trusting that God’s hand is in all of this.

I am in Denver with Bryce until March 13th and will send another post surgery update later in the week. Thanks for all your prayers. Just posted a few extra pictures posted to NTAF site from today’s activities.

In Him,

John