Doctor's Visit

This afternoon we saw Dr Jain for the first time since surgery 2 weeks ago, and thankfully, it was a good visit.  He's extremely pleased with how her wound looks compared to what it was not long ago.  She's beginning to get some closure in areas that have a lot of granulated tissue.  The wound itself is larger than a month ago due to the surgery, but the original area is considerably smaller and that's where the skin is beginning to form.  The wound vac has been a blessing for sure.  We talked with Dr Jain about the idea of taking Amy to Children's Hospital in Denver to see someone about her RSD.  It's a totally separate issue from the wound and isn't something he specializes in.  He was very supportive and said if we want her to also be seen for her wound there in order to get comprehensive care, he'd wholeheartedly support that decision as well.  At this time we feel really good about how the wound is progressing and plan to stay the course here.  But it's nice to know he wants what's best for Amy and will back us up in whatever we decide.  Honestly, we've had awesome doctors all around.  While her body's reaction to things hasn't been normal in many ways, it's not a reflection of the care she's received.  Each and every doctor has been wonderful, and they have all adored her and loved  her way above anything we could have ever imagined.  As you continue to pray for Amy's healing, please pray for her doctors as well.  Believe it or not, they ache to think of all she's going thru, too.  All three have become friends to us along the way and we're blessed to know them. Emotionally, this has been a roller coaster week for our family.  We hit low points a couple of times, but now we're ready to pick ourselves up and get moving in the right 
direction.  Amy only has 6 more weeks in the semester.  She plans to take only 2 AP English courses next semester so she can concentrate on resting and healing.  She'll also take an online math course to "keep her finger on the pulse."  Our prayer is that God's will be abundantly clear regarding Amy's future.  I know she's tired, but she has a great 
attitude considering all she's had to deal with in the past 18 months.  Please keep lifting her up!
Our thanks to each of you.

~Patty