Wednesday, September 23, 2009

My Dr Visit Results

Hi good People,
Well It's official, I have a screw loose. Well not just that, I broke one. About three weeks ago I jumped up to help Bruce and I heard and felt a snap. I have had a lot of pain and swelling ever since, because we all know I'm truly a size 3.
The first plan was to strengthen my femur bone by placing hip bone, from my hip, into the four inch area of femur bone that has died. Recover over a 2 month period, wait one year for it to strengthen, add a rod through the femur and do a knee revision. Well that no longer is the goal. We both think it will probably won't take, plus I would be weakening a good hip bone. So after realizing the snap I heard and felt was the femur bone breaking and snapping the screw in half, the Dr is trying to get me in as soon as possible. The plan now is to replace the knee using an extension shaft and cutting up the femur bone to a good bone area, about 4 inches above the knee.
In case this leg becomes shorter, I've already figured out a solution so I don't end up walking in circles. I plan to weigh done the opposite leg pocket with winnings from nickle jackpot or with the casino winnings. So here we go . Please pray for my recovery. I prayed for a break so the good news is our prayers truly are heard. But we must always remember to pray specifically and with detail. We serve a loving God, that can take a joke, and is use to me. So sorry if my humor shocks you. I'll keep you posted if you still want to hear of this journey. I truly feel it is coming together and there is joy within our sorrows if you choose to see it. I'm running around, I mean I'm rolling around in my new 2008 town and country van. Bruce told me to get a Chrysler because they take the best impact. When the time came to look for a car, Brother Ed did his home work with love and time once again. Then when we saw this on the Craig's list, it only had 17,000 miles on it and had a power chair lift in it too. Two days later I took my first drive in 9 months. (Sept 17th I went through a drivers road test to see if it was possible for me to drive again with my new limitations. I past and I can go Junkin' again).
Oh, I thought you might like to know, I decided what to do with the gift money sent to me from the funeral. I took this love gift and went to the jeweler. I am having my band of my previous wedding ring welded into Bruce's and then having a cross welded over the two rings and putting a loop on the top so I can wear it as a pendent on a chain. The three of us made a wonderful marriage. God, Bruce and Myself. I will hold that time of my life dearly forever in my heart. Thank you for the gift that will symbolize that.
Love, Hugs and Kisses
Shellyrose

4 comments:

Heather said...

Aunt Shelly... forget nickels, go for the quarters! Can't wait to see the new ride. I hope the van is treating you well.

Sara Henry said...

Hey Shelly,

We like to go to the Casino. Let me know when you are ready! Still think about you everyday.

Love,
Sara (Olmsted) Henry

Mary said...

Shelly, Through all of this you haven't lost your sense of humor. That is the 1st thing that attracted me to you when I met you at the Lost Dutchman RV Resort. With your faith and Love for God, you will come out of all of this smelling like a rose -- shellyrose.

I am having my left knee replaced on Oct. 14 so we won't be going to AZ for awhile either.

You pray for me and I will pray for you.

Love ya, Mary D

Anonymous said...

Shelly,

You amaze me... Your strength is truly an inspiration to me. i pray for you, and thank you for continuing to journal your journey. It really does help the rest of us yahoos out here who may lose our perspective of what is truly important.

I am absolutely thrilled I get to spend eternity with you....

Deborah