Staples Removed

The staples are out. Gerry went to see Dr. Hoffman yesterday. The doctor took out the staples, and said everything " looks good". Now we have to wait again. The new nerve endings for the nerve graft grow at 1mm a day. So it will take awhile for the new endings to grow out into the face. In about 3-4 months, Gerry should start feeling tickles on his face. Full movement, hopefully, will return in 6 months, to as long as 9 months. This process works 9 times out of 10. The scars form the incisions are already fading. The doctor does excellent sewing!
His eye is not having as much pain. Doctor Hoffman will adjust the weight in his lid and the lid itself as needed.
The next doctors visit is in one month.

Gerry's spirits are good and has high energy. He plans to return to work at the end of next week.

Please pray with us:

• as we wait for the return of feeling and usage in the right side of his face.
• for clients for his private marriage and family counseling practice.
• the approval of the disability insurance for loss of three weeks of work.

Gerry and I thank God for our large "family". I can't say enough how your care has upheld us everyday. Thank you
Debbie