Monday, October 31, 2011

Spinal Rod Detached

Last week Trinity had an x-ray and appointment with Dr. Walker (Orthopedic Surgeon). Unfortunately it was not good news. Trinity's spinal rod has come detached from her vertebrae and is sticking out in the upper part of her back. Fortunately it has not caused any infection or broke through the skin. They had her scheduled to go in on this Wednesday to repair it, but she currently has a really bad cough and the surgeon and anesthesiologist don't feel comfortable putting her under with that going on. So we are looking at next Wednesday if she's healthy. The plan is to cut her open from the top to the mid part of her back and reattach the rod with three hooks verses two and also use some wire to wrap around the bone.
Definitely was not something we expected to happen this soon after surgery, but with Trinity I don't think anything happens by the books. She has handled it very well and has not complained of any pain. We are very thankful for that! This is very discouraging for us and hard to think about putting our daughter through yet another surgery, but we are reminded that God is "Bigger" than our problems and He will guide and protect her through yet another surgery.
We could really use your prayers. It is so difficult to watch your kids go through difficult circumstances and not be able to do anything. Can you imagine how God felt when He watched his son die on the cross to cover "our" sins? We are always reminded by people the impact that Trinity has on so many and that God is using her to "Glorify" Him. I have found myself picturing the day that Trinity enters His pearly gates and how they will interact with each other. The delight He will have in her as she "RUNS" to His open arms! "Oh Glorious Day!"

4 comments:

Amanda Bennett said...

dkxIt was amazing to see you guys this weekend, Trinity is an amazing little girl and has the best big sister, little brother, mama and daddy any little girl could ask for. You always are so strong and if I am half as strong as you I will be so grateful. Love you guys and major prayers are coming your way.

Anonymous said...

I love this little girl. I'm so sorry this has happened, but will pray that God will keep her in the Palm of His hand. You too, Mama! I love the image of her RUNNING into his loving embrace someday; we should all be so lucky to do so ~ Oh Glorious Day, indeed!
Love, Kaz

roduns said...

Praying for you! I am sorry this happened!

Linda Bond said...

Our love and prayers are with Trinity and all the family as she undergoes another surgery, and our hope is that she will not encounter any other problems following this procedure.