'God in the details'
MERRY CHRISTMAS !! I hope each of you have had a wonderful day so far. It's been a very special Christmas for us. We are just so grateful for the many blessings this year that we have received. This day we celebrate the birth of Christ and remember that He is the reason for those blessings.
Steve received the results of his EEG and they came back normal, at least that is what he told me. :) So.... it appears that most of the memory problems and other cognitive issues will eventually straighten out, only time and prayer now.
I received encouraging news on my test results. Everything appears to be benign. They did an ultrasound, just to be on the safe side. I'm still waiting for results but I feel good about things now. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
"For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:10
'God is in the details'
Love and blessings,
Priscilla
Friday, December 25, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Dec. 15, 2009
'God in the details'
It's been awhile... you'd think I would have more time now that Steve is way more independent than 6 mos. ago. Steve is now driving - can you believe it?? However, he prefers not to drive real long distances due to pain in the hips and legs. Also sitting or standing for any length of time is very uncomfortable for him. More good news.. his stamina is increasing and his PT workouts are getting more and more challenging.
We still do not have the results on the EEG but we were given the results on the nerve conduction test. He has the nerve pain because he stretched his nerves in the fall (stretched mine too) or it happened in the reconstruction process-or both. It may or may not heal and it may or may not take awhile. In other words, they don't know. In spite of the above info, his orthopaedist reminded him that it has only be 6 mos. and that it would take at least a year for some things to really heal up. He is a walking miracle as it is. God is so good.
Now on another note...I have a prayer request for me. Please pray that my mammogram (which was today) and following test (don't know when yet) reveal that things are benign.
"Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are-yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:14-16
"God is in the details"
Love and Blessings,
Priscilla
It's been awhile... you'd think I would have more time now that Steve is way more independent than 6 mos. ago. Steve is now driving - can you believe it?? However, he prefers not to drive real long distances due to pain in the hips and legs. Also sitting or standing for any length of time is very uncomfortable for him. More good news.. his stamina is increasing and his PT workouts are getting more and more challenging.
We still do not have the results on the EEG but we were given the results on the nerve conduction test. He has the nerve pain because he stretched his nerves in the fall (stretched mine too) or it happened in the reconstruction process-or both. It may or may not heal and it may or may not take awhile. In other words, they don't know. In spite of the above info, his orthopaedist reminded him that it has only be 6 mos. and that it would take at least a year for some things to really heal up. He is a walking miracle as it is. God is so good.
Now on another note...I have a prayer request for me. Please pray that my mammogram (which was today) and following test (don't know when yet) reveal that things are benign.
"Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are-yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:14-16
"God is in the details"
Love and Blessings,
Priscilla
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Nov. 29, 2009
'God in the details'
I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and so much to be thankful for. Steve's birthday was Thanksgiving day and by the grace of God we got to celebrate it. We had 17 family members seated at the table to share Thanksgiving dinner together AND Steve got the eat anything he wanted too. He was dismissed from the maxillofacial surgeon this past Tues. (after 6 weeks of soft food) with great results. Also, this past Tues. night at our Thanksgiving Agape Feast, we had the privilege of giving a short testimony on 'God in the details' in our lives. Several weeks ago we gave our testimony to a sunday school class that we use to attend before we changed churches. What a blessing it is to share what God has done and what God can do in each of our lives. Told you we had a lot to be thankful for : )
Steve goes to the neurologist tomorrow and he'll have a nerve study done on his left leg. He still has a lot of pain from the hip to the foot. He will also have an EEG done after the nerve study. I'll fill you in on the results as soon as I know them.
"Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you." Psalm 63: 3-5
'God is in the details'
Love and blessings,
Priscilla
I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and so much to be thankful for. Steve's birthday was Thanksgiving day and by the grace of God we got to celebrate it. We had 17 family members seated at the table to share Thanksgiving dinner together AND Steve got the eat anything he wanted too. He was dismissed from the maxillofacial surgeon this past Tues. (after 6 weeks of soft food) with great results. Also, this past Tues. night at our Thanksgiving Agape Feast, we had the privilege of giving a short testimony on 'God in the details' in our lives. Several weeks ago we gave our testimony to a sunday school class that we use to attend before we changed churches. What a blessing it is to share what God has done and what God can do in each of our lives. Told you we had a lot to be thankful for : )
Steve goes to the neurologist tomorrow and he'll have a nerve study done on his left leg. He still has a lot of pain from the hip to the foot. He will also have an EEG done after the nerve study. I'll fill you in on the results as soon as I know them.
"Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you." Psalm 63: 3-5
'God is in the details'
Love and blessings,
Priscilla
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Nov. 17, 2009
'God in the details'
Yea! Steve got the archwires off today. What a relief. Next week he goes back for his (hopefully) last appointment with Dr. Parker, the maxilofacial surgeon. At that time he also gets to eat real food.
Well another appointment down and a few more left to go. Overall Steve is doing great...we sometimes get a little bummed out but then remind ourselves of his progress thus far.
After all ... Steve's initial goal was to walk by Thanksgiving and we thought that was really pushing it. Who knew? ( :
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and count your blessings. I know that we will.
"Most of all let love guide your life, for then the whole church will stay together in perfect harmony." Colossians 3:1
'God is in the details'
Love and blessings,
Priscilla
Yea! Steve got the archwires off today. What a relief. Next week he goes back for his (hopefully) last appointment with Dr. Parker, the maxilofacial surgeon. At that time he also gets to eat real food.
Well another appointment down and a few more left to go. Overall Steve is doing great...we sometimes get a little bummed out but then remind ourselves of his progress thus far.
After all ... Steve's initial goal was to walk by Thanksgiving and we thought that was really pushing it. Who knew? ( :
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and count your blessings. I know that we will.
"Most of all let love guide your life, for then the whole church will stay together in perfect harmony." Colossians 3:1
'God is in the details'
Love and blessings,
Priscilla
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Nov. 14, 2009
'God in the details'
Well, yesterday we did make it to the Neurologist and to the Orthopaedist. The Neurologist was very encouraging. He feels that Steve's 'cognitive issues' are due to post tramatic stress but, just for kicks and grins, he has set up an appointment for an EEG. Steve will also see a Neuro-psychologist to do some memory tests just to confirm (or deny) Dr. Miller's assessment. Dr. Miller will also do a nerve level test on Steve's left leg and foot. Now, for the orthopaedist... Dr. Freeman was extremely pleased with Steve's progress. Other than the nerve pain everything else was better than he expected.
Steve is still having a fair amount of pain and he has very little stamina. All of this is normal and understandable, but prayers for less pain and more stamina would be greatly appreciated.
Tues. the 17th Steve gets the archwires/braces off. This metal laces between the teeth at the gumline, therefore they will put him in 'la la land' for a few minutes. After this procedure he will have one more week of soft food and then anything with 4 legs had better watch out!
"The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord; he is their stronghold in time of trouble. The Lord helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him." Ps. 37: 39-40
'God is in the details'
Love and blessings,
Priscilla
Well, yesterday we did make it to the Neurologist and to the Orthopaedist. The Neurologist was very encouraging. He feels that Steve's 'cognitive issues' are due to post tramatic stress but, just for kicks and grins, he has set up an appointment for an EEG. Steve will also see a Neuro-psychologist to do some memory tests just to confirm (or deny) Dr. Miller's assessment. Dr. Miller will also do a nerve level test on Steve's left leg and foot. Now, for the orthopaedist... Dr. Freeman was extremely pleased with Steve's progress. Other than the nerve pain everything else was better than he expected.
Steve is still having a fair amount of pain and he has very little stamina. All of this is normal and understandable, but prayers for less pain and more stamina would be greatly appreciated.
Tues. the 17th Steve gets the archwires/braces off. This metal laces between the teeth at the gumline, therefore they will put him in 'la la land' for a few minutes. After this procedure he will have one more week of soft food and then anything with 4 legs had better watch out!
"The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord; he is their stronghold in time of trouble. The Lord helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him." Ps. 37: 39-40
'God is in the details'
Love and blessings,
Priscilla
Friday, November 6, 2009
'God in the details'
OK...we are going to try this Neurology thing again. Friday the 13th Steve has an appointment to see his Orthopaedist and the Neurologist. Bones and Brain all the same day.
Steve continues to push hard in PT and he continues to hurt. He is fully aware of the saying, "no pain, no gain." Now, after more than 4 months of pain and Steve's progress not as dramatic as in the beginning, we sometimes get discouraged, however we continue to be grateful that he is here and that he is still ahead of schedule in his recovery. God is good !
"One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard; that you, O God are strong, and that you, O Lord, are loving." Psalm 62: 11-12
Love and blessings,
Priscilla
OK...we are going to try this Neurology thing again. Friday the 13th Steve has an appointment to see his Orthopaedist and the Neurologist. Bones and Brain all the same day.
Steve continues to push hard in PT and he continues to hurt. He is fully aware of the saying, "no pain, no gain." Now, after more than 4 months of pain and Steve's progress not as dramatic as in the beginning, we sometimes get discouraged, however we continue to be grateful that he is here and that he is still ahead of schedule in his recovery. God is good !
"One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard; that you, O God are strong, and that you, O Lord, are loving." Psalm 62: 11-12
Love and blessings,
Priscilla
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Oct, 29, 2009
'God in the details'
Well, it's been 4 months ago today that Steve fell....sometimes it still seems a little surreal. Things are drastically different and much of it in positive ways. We are so grateful to God first and then to family, friends and people we have never even met, for all of the prayers and support that you have given us. God is so faithful .
Now...about the neurologist appointment...it didn't happen. We went-we filled out the forms-we left. Apparently the insurance's computers didn't communicate with each other very well. We were told that the doctor was in network (3 times) and then we were told that he was not in network. Until this is straightened out we will either try another doctor or get approved for this one. It was disappointing but we'll get there.
"Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, The Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." Isaiah 40:28-29
'God is in the details'
Love and blessings,
Priscilla
Well, it's been 4 months ago today that Steve fell....sometimes it still seems a little surreal. Things are drastically different and much of it in positive ways. We are so grateful to God first and then to family, friends and people we have never even met, for all of the prayers and support that you have given us. God is so faithful .
Now...about the neurologist appointment...it didn't happen. We went-we filled out the forms-we left. Apparently the insurance's computers didn't communicate with each other very well. We were told that the doctor was in network (3 times) and then we were told that he was not in network. Until this is straightened out we will either try another doctor or get approved for this one. It was disappointing but we'll get there.
"Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, The Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." Isaiah 40:28-29
'God is in the details'
Love and blessings,
Priscilla
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