Update on Dad's arm

This afternoon my dad saw the orthopedic surgeon for his broken arm.  He's been in pretty much pain the past few days.  When he went to the ER on Monday they put his arm in a straight brace and told him to keep his arm down.  Well by last night he couldn't feel his hand and his arm was in a lot of pain.  Any movement caused pain and at times the two bones shifted and required dad to shift or move them back so that they were aligned.  Ouch!  The surgeon didn't feel that the straight brace was the best option so now dad is in a tighter brace that bends his arm.  This new brace is tighter so it holds the bones in place a lot better.  He also was given a sling to keep it from moving.  It's a good thing he got the sling because it looks like he may be in the brace and sling until December.  Yep, that's right.. December!  He will see the doctor again in six weeks, but the doctor does not think the bone will heal on it's own due to the cancer and chemotherapy.  If that's the case (the bone does not heal on it's own) then dad will remain in the brace and sling until after he finishes chemotherapy in December.  The doctor did not want to discuss options for the future because you never know what could happen, however, dad insisted on some sort of an answer.  The doctor said that if the bone won't heal on it's own then surgery is an option (after chemotherapy) where they would place a long steal rod or plate in his arm.  I know this was not the news dad was hoping for, however, he did say that his arm is feeling better already and he can move around without pain.  Thank you Jesus!  I'm sure the next few months will be a test to dad's patience, but I know God will stand by him and help him along the way.  I'm sure Paige will do her part as well to help her grandpa stay positive and keep fighting.  Please continue praying for good faith, positive strength and an attitude that will kick cancer's butt!

Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.

1 Peter 5:7