Back on 2/22

I know that I've been away for a long time, so I hope that you still check in occasionally. Got great news. Clem had his external fixator removed on Wednesday and now he is only wearing a splint to support the left arm. They removed the fixator right at the orthopedic clinic. Got out a ratchet set and unscrewed it out of his arm. Ouch! But now it's out and it's nice to be able to help Clem put on his pants without fear of putting my eye out with the thing! 

He is scheduled to return for a follow up visit in six weeks, on April 2. On March 6 they will decide if his left hip is healed up enough to let him get started with a prosthesis for his leg. He still can't bear any weight with the left arm, but if he is cleared to be fitted, he can start learning to use the leg during outpatient therapy. Can't wait to find out if we can begin the next step. It's God's call, of course, so we are trying to be as patient as possible.

We would so appreciate your prayers that the fractures in his pelvis are healed enough to start this process. And if you are reading this, thank you for being so faithful to keep checking on Clem's progress despite my lack of attention to the blog lately. Love to you all, Debora