Dear friends and family,
We are home again! We made it home Saturday evening. Zac was released on Friday. We have experienced another true miracle as Zac has a very straight leg. It really is just as the right leg was, only larger due to growth. Dr. Paley was very happy with the outcome of the surgery. He said that it went better than the right leg in part due to the growth in the bones, as well as the knowledge he had gained from the first leg. The anesthesiologist said that Dr. Paley was so proud of himself that he was making everyone (in the OR) nauseous!-) We are just thankful that God led us to such an amazing surgeon.
There are some definite differences with Zac this time around. Being 2 yrs old and frustrated, as well as being heavily medicated is not the best combination! The pain management is a much bigger issue as well. Zac is at his max with Roxicet, and we are assisting that with Valium, and he still complains of pain. We have also given him Benadryl to help him to relax. Please pray for the pain to subside, as well as proper healing.
We are happy to be home, but need to return for a post-op visit on Monday afternoon, Aug. 11th. Zac will now have follow-up visits for the next 6 months or so, every 2-3 weeks. We are trying to work out the logistics. We are considering a program called Angel Flight; which are volunteer pilots who fly their aircraft (usually small 4 seater planes) -at their expense, for individuals with medical needs. This makes me a bit nervous...but it may be our best option.
We are so grateful for all of your prayers, cards and e-mails. They mean so much to us as we face these surgeries.
We give all praise to our heavenly Father who is so faithful to continue working in our lives, and for "making a way," when we only see the impossible!!
Gratefully,
LeAnn, James, Cai, and Zac
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We will be praying for you all. Your strength is awesome though at times I'm sure you struggle. May God hold you and your family during these times. ~Michelle & Steve Acre.
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