Tim's Recovery

Well, I really thought that by Christmas I would be able to give you all a wonderful report about how miraculous Tim's surgery had been. We knew that recovery would be slow, but in many cases, it seems that it actually may have set Tim back. He is taking much more potent medications and is in A LOT more pain than before the surgery. He has a hard time standing or sitting too long, and it breaks my heart to see him when he wakes up in the morning. It takes him quite awhile to be able to get up and going due to the pain, and having to wait for the pain meds to kick in. It of course has affected every area of his life. He can't work to the degree he would like to work. He can't pick up his sons and play with them the way most Dad's get to. He can't ride the rides at Disneyland with Miguel and Karizma anymore. It also affects our relationship, because it can be so stressful and if we let it, can put a strain on our marriage. We have our bad days, but all in all, our days are blessed. I give all that credit to God and Tim. For Tim to remain so strong, and to continue to work through it all. It actually brings me to tears of absolute gratefulness for his dedication to this family. I know that God has a plan for us, JEREMIAH 29:11, and we will continue to count it all joy...although sometimes it is difficult to do.

I would like to reach out to you all and ask that you pray for Tim on a continual basis. He just doesn't seem to make any progress, is in so much pain, and the past week, or 2 have been very hard on him. We hold out for a miracle and ask Jesus to heal Tim and restore his life so that he can better serve the Lord and start to enjoy his life once again.

We are going to see another doctor for a second opinion and hope that he may be able to offer some options to help Tim manage his pain.

Thanks in advance for taking the time to pray for my husband. We are grateful for your continued support and love. It means so much more than you will ever know.