So when Rick was in the ICU he got a pressure sore on his tailbone because he couldn't roll back and forth since his neck was broken... pressure wounds are nasty nasty things. We have been battling with this thing ever since he fell. For a little while we thought it was getting better then it got bad again. So we had to start going to wound care at the hospital. We learned that these wounds are kind of like iceburgs.. you just see the tip of them and it just gets worse under the skin. Well when we finally got it all dug out and all the bad tissue gone we learned that it goes all the way to the bone and that his bone right there is considered "bad bone" now and it's just crumbly and flacky. So we now have an appointment with a doctor up north on the 10, and unless things get better, and i mean way way better... he's going to have to have surgery and we'll be in the hospital for three to six weeks to let it heal. They're going to make a flap of muscle to close it up and graph some skin over it. We'd have to stay in the hospital that long because if he'd put any pressure on it at all it would ruin the whole surgery.
So.. we just got out of the hospital and we really don't want to go back. We'll do what we have to do and we'll make it through it.. but we really don't want to go back to the hospital. So we are asking everyone.. please pray for us. I know tons of people already are and we are so grateful for all of you.. but we are so ready for a miracle. And this wound healing up would be a miracle. We're fasting this Sunday which is fast Sunday and we know all of you have things in your life that you're are going through too... but we are asking everyone to fast for us then and keep us in your prayers. Even if we do have to have this surgery.. we're praying that we'll only be in there for a couple weeks.. if we're in there for six, I don't think we could do it. Please pray for us.. we're ready for this whole thing to be OVER!!
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We are not sure what to say, we could say "Gut up" like we use to but maybe we should just say to put it in the Lord's hands.I know that must be what we have said for the past few months. I know he is there and listening but his time is not like our time. He loves you so much, he knows how strong you are. You both are so awesome.
We will be there with you, what ever you need. I just remember all of your blessings and your patrical blessing and I know the Lord will keep his promises. We will be very happy to fast for you.
We are so proud of you two. Love Mom and Dad
We would be happy to fast and pray for you. Jacob and I were talking about fasting and Makayla wanted to know what it is and why we do it. At first she was horrified to learn that you skip meals. Then I explained more about how and why we do it and she said she REALLY wants to do it if it will help you. She said she will fast for 2 days or longer if it will help you more. We love you guys so much and will do anything we can for you. God loves you so much and wants what's best for you, even if we can't understand what that means right now. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Dearest Rick and Tara,
I am so sorry that you have to go through yet, another trial. I am so very sorry. You two are a wonderful team, and are such an inspiration to so many!!!! It sounds like something that you have heard so many times, but, I know you two, as a team will get through this. There are tons of people out there that love you and will do what they can, to help. You certainly have our prayers and love.
We ICU Buddies have to stick together.
Have faith and know that He is there with you in all you do.
Sometimes I wondered if it was ever going to stop, and things begin to go in the right direction, and they did. I just had to be patient and listen. It happened, but not without learning a lot about the fact that He does not ask us to do anything that we can't do. That is really true.
Tell yourself that you need to look forward, because going back is not a good thing. You can meet whatever challenges that are put before you, cause Rick is alive and with you.
People ask me how I'm doing and I usually tell them, "He is fine, so I'm fine." Rick will be fine too.
Norm and I were talking just the other day, about what we are supposed to be learning from all of this. There are reasons for this mess we are in....what are they???? Some we can see, and some we are yet learning.
Your Heavenly Father is right there at your shoulder, ready to teach you.
Love to you both. Please keep us posted on what is happening.
We love you!!!
We are so sad to hear about the news! Yes, we will be fasting for you. We pray every night for you during our family prayers..even the boys! You can get through this! Remember to count your many blessings...namely, Rick is here with us!!! We love you so much and desperately miss you! Please let us know what we can do to help.
Love,
Chad & Tiff
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