Peter ....

I apologize for the delayed update.  It has taken two weeks to get the MRI done and have a follow up appointment.  

Today we met with doctor number two.  (FYI I am told that the doctors we have been dealing with are some of the best sports medicine doctors around.  A nurse told me that today's doctor -the surgeon - works with the Atlanta Falcons.) Dr. V told us that Peter does have a torn ACL as well as a torn meniscus. The double whammy to Peter's knee makes surgery a little more urgent than I had anticipate.  We left the doctor's office with surgery scheduled for Wednesday September 21.  It is an out patient surgery that will put Peter out of school for just a few days (hopefully.)  Surgery will be followed by use of a brace and physical therapy. Thus far my state subsidized insurance for Peter has covered the expenses.  Due to the nature of the injury and based on past experience I am hopeful that it will continue to cover the majority of Peter's medical costs. 

This is certainly not what I would have wished for but I have already seen God using this. Peter was removed from his PE class and put in a Comparative Religions class.  The teacher of that class is one I had been praying all summer that Peter could have (based on recommendations of others.) I confess this has an impact on my life and schedule that I would not have asked for.  But I am choosing to trust that God will use this for both Peter's good and my own.

As you think of us over the next months I appreciate your prayers:

• For the doctor's as they repair Peter's knee September 21st (time yet determined.)
• For Peter to be cooperative and serious about the physical therapy that will follow surgery.
• That the surgery and time away from school will not hinder Peter's grades and ability to graduate in May. (He put himself in a pickle and has tough classes this year that he has to pass.)
• For Peter and my relationship through this process.
• For my attitude about the "inconvenience" and change of plans that have had to be made.
• God's working in Peter's heart through this.
• God's provision for the medical expenses.

Thank you for your expressed concerns and prayers.  As I said, this wasn't on my wish list but I trust God to use this and chose to be grateful for it.