Gary has been having problems with his wrist for a little over a year. First diagnosis was arthritis... then tendonitis was added to that when swelling began to develop. He was receiving shots of cortison about once every three months. The last time he went in the swelling was very bad. The doctor made him have an MRI and then the surgeon had more X-rays taken. Three tendons have torn and there is no cartilage in the wrist. Arthritis is now in the thumb joint. They don't know how he has been able to continue to work (much less pick anything up with that hand) They said that the only thing they can do is fuse the wrist which would leave him with very little movement.
Gary has decided to wait until the pain is so bad that he can't take it any more. We have confidence that the reason he has lasted this long is God answering our prayers.
We're asking you to join us now and pray for healing. We believe that God has kept the hand mobile so Gary can work. If he has the surgery he will not be able to use the hand for 8 - 10 weeks.
thanks.
Carol