The wonder of modern medicine

As most of you already know, Melba came through her surgery in fine shape, notwithstanding the severe pain she is in--that was explained to us in advance and we were prepared. She called me last night to tell me not to bother to tape American Idol because she was watching it herself (which is a good thing because I had forgotten it was even on).

I am in awe of the wonderful medical advances in the past decades that have made this type of operation as common and successful as taking out tonsils or the appendix.  Numerous friends have told us of their having the same procedure and of how glad they are that they did so.  The surgery itself took just 45 minutes--the bulk of the time was preparation/anesthesia before and recovery time after.  I am grateful to the Lord for living in a time when these wonderful medical miracles are so available and routine.

Next up for Melba: either spinal fusion or small bowel resection.  By year's end we hope to have her patched up ready to take a road trip.