Update on Julie's progress

Dear Praying Friends,

This week I had a check-up with the surgeon, after two weeks of physical therapy. To my GREAT RELIEF he was very pleased with the progress that I have made, and said (in English) “Right on schedule!”.

Rodrigo, my physical therapist, had been wondering if I should be progressing faster, and had told me that if the doctor felt I needed to progress faster we would have to do it “a la fuerza”, meaning by forcing the knee to bend more (meaning a great deal more pain). I faithfully do my exercises at home and feel like I am doing all I can do on my part already, so I was relieved by the doctor’s evaluation.

A new x-ray still clearly shows the fracture, even five weeks after surgery. Apparently this is normal for this type of break. The doctor said it should heal over the next month. I am to continue with physical therapy three times a week for the next six weeks, and then see the surgeon again on March 1st.

I no longer need to use the sports brace anymore, but I am to continue to use one crutch until I can bend my knee more easily. I get around the house OK - just slowly and awkwardly. I can carry small amounts/weight of things up or down the stairs now. Still definitely not a full load of wet laundry! I am comfortable on my feet for longer periods of time, so can now cook and help with cleaning. The biggest challenge is not being able to drive, as it puts so much of a load on Troy (carpooling kids to school, taxiing me to my PT appointments, grocery shopping, etc.).
Please pray for extra grace and strength for him, as it looks like it will be quite some time before I will be able to drive.

Please praise God with me for the good progress that has been made to date, and please continue to pray for continued healing and mobility. We also are thankful for Rodrigo, who continues to be a great physical therapist and friend, and would ask that you continue to pray for him as well.