Today I went to the doctor for a follow-up to my MRI. I have not one but two meniscal tears. There is one on the right side of the knee and one on the left side and arthroscopic surgery is required to repair the damage. Well I guess that explains why I have been having so much pain all over the knee. The doctor’s surgery calendar is backed up until mid June. But since we were planning on leaving Lake Havasu City by the end of the month he will fit me in. I asked him if we could do in when we return in November and he said that would be very dangerous and that the surgery should be done as soon as possible.
So now once again we have to wait for my Worker’s Comp to approve the surgery and the physical rehabilitation. We hope to have their approval no later than Monday or Tuesday. I am still hoping to be in surgery next week or the week after. We will stay in Lake Havasu for as long as necessary.
My Dayle continues to feel so much better here in Lake Havasu City. We ordered and received five stainless steel splints for her fingers which she wears as often as she can. Aren’t they pretty and fashionable? Someone has even asked her about her new "finger rings." These splints are adjustable and are designed to prevent her fingers from deforming any further. We adjusted them to straighten her fingers and we are hoping they work for that too. We also got her a paraffin wax bath for her hands. This wax bath is very soothing and she uses this every other day.
Regarding her osteoporosis it has been decided to NOT do the injection therapy (Prolia) because of the dangerous side effects. Dr. Deb sent Dayle to a herbalist and they have come up with a natural treatment plan. Dr. Deb is approving of this plan and is confident that it is going to work. The herbalist expects to have her osteoporosis conquered in six months. Yay!
The Lord continues to bless at Bethany Bible Church. Our summer time attendance has stabilized with twice as many people as last summer. Last Sunday we had 25 people in attendance. I know 25 doesn’t sound like much but it is a 100% increase over last year. Pastor Dennis McBride is an excellent bible preacher and the people are really being fed. Recently we have been concentrating on improving the music program. This past Sunday one lady was praising the Lord for the wonderful music during the morning worship service. We had the organ, piano, two guitars, mandolin, banjo, and me on the bass guitar. Our song selection was well thought out and we even got together to rehearse.
Prayer Requests:
1. Bethany Bible Church
2. Dayle’s osteoporosis treatment to work and for her fingers to not hurt so much.
3. My knee surgery to be approved by Worker’s Comp and for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.
4. Our financial needs as medical bills are beginning to increase. (Our insurance covers 80%)
5. For our house in Klamath Falls to sell.
6. For our future ministry at Fir Point Bible Camp and elsewhere.
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