Modern Medicine and Miracles- We made our way to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN to meet with some Orthopaedic Surgeons about Ian's knees. We were on pins and needles, but no sooner had we passed into Minnesota than a beautiful rainbow greeted us and gave us hope. We believe in miracles, and we have been waiting to claim one for quite some time.
By the end of the visit, Ian said that he believes that we received the second best prognosis he could have hoped for. The team were amazed that Ian's knees were so "rock solid" on the outside given what is happening on the inside. (They did a lot of head shaking with amazed looks on their faces.) They were further amazed that Ian denies feeling any pain, popping or locking. There is no swelling whatsoever. His knee alignment is perfect. They did not believe it. We do ....because we know that we serve an amazing God.
They complimented the previous care provide by our beloved Dr. Moran, but the MRIs and xrays haven't changed. Missing meniscus, wearing bone and other issues... they are all things that still need to be addressed. With that being said, they said that when Ian develops any pain, trauma or swelling, we need to return to Mayo immediately. Until then, we pray and they monitor. They said that even the meniscal transplants are not going to be a long term solution for Ian, but that we need to keep him moving forward.
God is good. It is humbling how sitting in a hospital waiting room for three hours can help to take my mind off my own problems. As we sat in the inspiring Pediatric orthopedic waiting room, we saw so many sick or injured children. They were the brave ones, with their brilliant smiles on their faces. It reminded me how much need there is in the world. Sometimes, I get so caught up in my own little world that I lose sight of the bigger picture. Thank God there are so many visionaries who fund incredible institutions like the Mayo Clinic. The waiting room was more like walking through a zoo or museum than a hospital waiting room. There were interactive exhibits at every turn and then... a visit from our angel.
There was a gentleman, a hospital volunteer walking around the waiting room giving away free books to the children. Even though Ian was like a giant in the waiting room, the book man came over to us anyway. After visiting with us awhile, he turned to walk away and return to the small children who were always coming and going. He looked at us and said, "I hope you find what you came here looking for." Wow... what a powerful prayer to us all. It was almost like he knew, we came looking for a miracle. Now, I am sure he didn't just disappear at this point. I mean, honestly, I got distracted by Toy Story. My attention was drawn away when Buzz was kidnapped by Syd, but when I went to locate the bookman again, he was no where to be seen.
Thank you for all of your prayers.
