Nov. 15, 2005 - My Son is Having Surgery Today
We are leaving shortly to go to the hospital where Josiah is having out-patient surgery done today. If you have followed my blog and read all the introductions for my children, you may remember that Josiah is our son that has Cerebral Palsy.
We have to be at the hospital by 7:45 am (EST) and surgery is scheduled for 8:45 am. The proceedure being done is call "heel cord lengthening" or "heel cord release". The heel cord, commonly called the Achilles tendon, is a fibrous band that anchors the muscles at the back of the lower leg to the heel bone. Because of the spasticity in his muscles from the CP, both heel cords are tight and taut, and he cannot keep his feett flat, even with his leg braces on. This causes him to walk on his toes. The doctor will simply cut this tendon, thereby releasing it. It will actually reattach itself, but not at the same point where it originally was. Josiah will have lower leg casts on both legs and feet for 4-6 weeks. If you feel led to, I would appreciate any prayers.
~~Anne
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Nov. 15, 2005 - I will remember Josiah...
Posted by WomenofSimplicity
this morning as I take his name to the Father and for complete healing and newness of mobility at home. I love you Anne~
Love, Peggy
xo
Nov. 15, 2005 - Untitled Comment
Posted by ServingHim
I will be praying for him today and in the days ahead.
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Elaine <><
Nov. 15, 2005 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CountryPonderings
Oh dear Anne...you *most certainly* have prayers from me. I know that this must be so hard for your mother's heart. May the Lord comfort you as only He can. Please let us know how things went when you can.
Love you.
*Snowmen 
