Ric and Sharon Bruce On a journey with you to Thailand Today we went into the hospital for an MRI, had it read by a doctor and went to see a specialist. The verdict was unanimous: the knee needs reconstructive surgery. The ACL is completely gone and the meniscus is partly damaged. We won’t know exactly what is needed until it’s opened up and the doctor begins probing. Surgery is scheduled for Sunday. There are a few things you can be praying for:
- Wisdom for us and for the doctor as we make big decisions about treatment, surgery, recovery and therapy. At least there are lots of options here!
- Our Doc studied at the University of Michigan so… need I say more?
He seems very knowledgeable - Because our insurance is not accepted in Thailand we have to pay for all our medical costs up front and get reimbursement later. $4,000 is tough on the budget even if it’s a fraction of the cost of the surgery in the states.
- Obviously, this entire ordeal is massively inconvenient. Pray we will be patient during recovery and therapy. It will take place exactly half-way through our orientation to the field of Thailand. Bummer.
Thanks guys! We know you are praying and we will always continue to keep you posted right here. Blessings in Him, Ric and Sharon
