May 5 2008

Good Evening, Well, Neil is still here at Baptist South. The orthopedist came by and said everything was great and Neil was on his way to Health South. Within 10 minutes he was back saying after reviewing the x-rays one more time, he saw a break in a bone in Neil's foot. He thought this would require surgery and that Neil would stay here. He ordered a CAT Scan. Neil had that and later was told by a nurse that there was "dislocation of the 3rd and 4th metatarsal". The nurse has a call in to the doctor to determine if he is planning surgery for tomorrow. Other than this, Neil has had a very good day. Neil's spirits are good in that he does not want to go to Health South and have to return here. He wants to get there and go to work getting back his strength and regaining muscle mass. Since I started writing this, the doctor called Neil. He plans to do surgery tomorrow afternoon around 4ish. He will put pins in to hold the toes in place. The doctor did tell Neil his goal was for Neil to walk Augusta next year on this leg. We love the doctor's goal. This will make you smile. Neil can have breakfast in the morning so he has placed his order. You know he will get exactly what he has ordered. Please pray for Neil's lungs and his leg.

Stan, Shanna's dad, came by and visited with Neil and DeAnn. He said Shanna was having a good day. He indicated they were discussing options for Shanna. Please continue to pray for Shanna's full recovery.

Sue's daughters, Susan and Tommie Lee, came by after Neil did not show up at Health South. They are so sweet to us. We are going to start calling them Aunt Susan and Aunt Tommie Lee. Sue continues to make progress. Please remember her in your prayers.

Please pray for the full recovery of Bonnie Money's father. He was here today having tests.

Listen to this praise report. Bob Robertson, Dothan, got all his tests back following surgery and everything is grand. He will not have to have any further treatment. How can anyone doubt the power of prayer?