Expect the Unexpected

I have no idea how to tell you all this. We are still trying to process the days events. I am exhausted so I'm just going to blurt things out as we only have a small amount of time before the computer room closes.

Evan's surgery was cancelled today. Gasp. Shock. Why? Because, well, God healed him & he didn't need surgery! He was preped & taken back to surgery. They put him under, cut off his cast, inspected his skin for abraisons (there were none). The next step was to look at his hip through the fluroscope (a real time x-ray machine). To the surgeons (both of them) shock, his femur was tilted at exactly the right angle, positioned perfectly. They moved his leg around, thinking it would pop out of socket, but it was firmly, perfectly in place, holding strong. Dr. S. called us in the waiting room, Harold talked to him & started to cry. Then Harold laughed. Hanging up, Harold told us (myself, our friends Roger & Dave) the good news. To say we were stunned would be the understatement of the century. I just laughed like a crazy woman. This was so wonderful as to be unimaginable! We all began laughing, crying & praising God.

After a while our lead surgeon, Dr. C., came in with the biggest smile in the world. He said they were going to put Evan in a brace for about a month, & then he could start therapy & begin walking. I asked him if he had ever seen a case like this. He just laughed & said nothing about this case has been normal. His only explanation was that because Evan's hip was immobilized for so long, scar tissue formed in just the right places to put the femur in the perfect spot & the muscles seemd to be holding strong.

When we talked to the other surgeon this evening, the one who has been doing this for at least 30 years, he said he had never seen anything quite like this. He was stunned also. In fact, the entire staff here is stunned and elated. The word "miracle" has been used several times & not just by us.

Evan was a bit confused when he woke up in recovery without a spica cast on. It took him a while to understand that he not only didn't have surgery, but wouldn't need a cast, only a brace. He is, needless to say, very happy to "see his tummy" as he says.

We made many joyful phone calls. At school, Debbie waited until the whole school was gathered for lunch to tell them the good news. Whoops of joy could be heard far down the halls, we were told. This was a bunch of kids who have prayed & fasted & prayed some more for Evan. What a wonderful day for them to see the goodness of God!

While there are still challenges ahead, months of physical therapy & a staph infection still to fight, things are looking a lot brighter in our corner of the world tonight. We should be able to go home Monday. And, yes, Evan will definately be at his graduation ceremony!

I must go but let me say that once again God has reminded us in a breathtakingly spectacular way, that nothing is impossible for Him in whom we believe.

Comments

[Julana]

Lori,

I'm so happy for you and Evan! That is wonderful!

[Jessica]

Words can't even express how happy I am for you guys right now! The Lord works in wonderful and myserious ways!!! And of course, my prayers will continue!

[Stephanie S]

Lori, How wonderful! I am only sorry I hadn't been over here to be a part of praying for it all, but I'm still rejoicing with you. I will pray for the smooth transition back to home and all the things you still have going on.

Thanks for naming me a 'thinking blogger'. I am thinking a lot these days, but not blogging much as their is SO much to do here with family.

[violet]

Lori, I've been quietly lurking and reading this saga. What a day!! You must be walking on air. Praise the Lord! (Now you can go home and clean your house - ha!)

[Charlene Witt]

Lori,
I stumbled upon your link through Violet's website. My son Karter is scheduled to have brain surgery next week. We are holding out for a miracle for him. (You can read up on his story and find a link to his website on her blog if you are interested) God is able and we know it! Your story is such an encouragaement to my faith. Thanks for sharing and Praise the Lord!

Charlene Witt

[Pat Kirk]

"Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy comes in the morning." Psalm 30:5

I'm sorry your night lasted so long, but Praise the Lord for your wonderful morning.

What a relief, huh?

[Lori F]

Violet - Oh, man, do I still have to clean my house? Even after a miracle? Well, life thankfully still goes on even in the mundane!

Charlene - we will be praying for you all.

Everyone else - thanks so much for the comments. God is truly good!

[Rosemary Bogdan]

Glory to God!! Thank you for sharing this. What a wonderful story of God's mercy and healing power. Clearly a miracle. I'm so happy for you all. Will continue to pray for complete healing and recovery.

[Eleanor]

WooHoo! I was so happy when I heard the announcement at church yesterday! That's wonderful! God is so good.
When Roger gave the announcement, he said that we didn't even know to pray that Evan wouldn't have to have the surgery, but God did it anyway! I'm so glad that He thinks bigger than we do!

[andrea trinkle]

Praise God! I am so glad for you!

[Molly]

Wow! Wow, wow! Thank you God! I'll bet Ev is one happy camper today!

[Lisa]

I heard about your son through Promptings a few weeks ago and prayed for your son. This is the first time I've been back, and I'm so excited for your family. I also praise God who does things doctors can't explain.