Thank you for keeping us in prayer these days as we’ve been anticipating Peter’s shoulder surgery – now the wait is over!
The surgery took place yesterday at 1:30 p.m., and I was able to bring him home by about 9 p.m. last night. Peter was in surgery for about 3-1/2 hours. This was quite a bit longer than the surgeon had anticipated; he said he found ‘other work’ to do while he was in there. We should find out all about that when he goes in for a check-up in six weeks (meanwhile, he’ll be seeing a physiotherapist and also our family doctor).
After a pretty good night of rest, Peter woke up with such a sore throat that he could hardly eat or drink. We phoned the surgeon’s office, and they recommended a visit to the ER.
We are just back from there, and have antibiotics on board now for the infection. Evidently there was some trauma from the tube down his throat during surgery, causing damage to his throat and uvula.
Thank you for praying for Peter during this time of rest and special care of his shoulder (don’t lift! don’t pull! don’t work!)
We appreciate you all! We want to let you know that God is answering prayer, and has brought several new supporters onto the team! This is a great encouragement to us. We’ve also been truly heartened by your affirmation, and the reminders that it is God who began this ministry: He will carry it through.
We love you and thank God for you!
Leah, for Peter, too.