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Surgery was done Monday and now is behind us! It did take almost twice as long, due to beginning signs of osteoporosis. Doctor said everything went well. Recovery is now the task. I have found out that my wife had arranged for her mother (my mother-n-law) to stop by regularly, so that complete control was not relinquished to me! I am not complaining, I have a great In-Laws, just another way God has been good to me.
Thanks for prayers and continued prayers for recovery.

John

Well, here we go ...... again. Leaving this morning to take my wife, of 42 years, to finally have rotor cuff surgery. Surgery has been delayed twice, the latest was due to Harvey. I believe she is more nervous now than she was a month ago. I know that others have way more serious situations in their lives. However, at this time this is ours. Our thoughts are on the many who have had their lives turned upside down by the recent weather due to damage and loss of loved ones. I am thankful, that for the most part, these event tend to bring friends and strangers together for a common cause and this shows us that God is indeed good.
I told my wife that I was not nervous but was kinda excited to be the boss around the house, if only temporary. (she just rolled her eyes) I would appreciate prayers for the surgeon and staff, prayers for wife and recovery.

Thanks in Advance,
John

Due to Harvey, surgery has been canceled, and will be rescheduled as soon as liquid sunshine stops and flooding goes away. Keep us in your prayers. Thanks

Thanks for the prayers. We looked at options, tear is complete with a 4 cm retraction of the ?? on the top, with a 4cm retraction and damage to the front. Doc said this would be done with micro-surgery and he has performed this many, many times. This is the same Doc that did my knee and foot with great results. Again thanks and keep us in your prayers.

My wife fell a couple of months ago and after much "therapy" we decided to request (in a demanding way) an MRI. The MRI showed that there was damage that could only be repaired be surgery. She is scheduled to have this day surgery Tuesday morning, if Harvey permits, or as soon as it can be rescheduled. She has been reading about recovery and said it takes a year. This is causing her to worry too much about something that she can not control. After showing her that this will not heal without surgery, she has committed to go through with it. She is not as concerned about the actual surgery as she is about the length of recovery. (it did not help when I told her that her secret dream of becoming the first female starting pitcher in MLB was not going to happen). After 42 years of marriage, I have even learned how to load the dishwasher correctly (tho I prefer the by hand method) and make a bed per her specs. I ask for prayers that everything will be successful and for her peace of mind. I know that there are more people out there with bigger dilemmas, but I am thankful that God listens to all prayer.
Thanks in advance,

John