Evi Update: Jan 17th

Yesterday Evi went to the hospital in order to remove her cast and begin the molding process of her “little foot” in order to fit her for a prosthetic. When we first got to Dallas on the 4th her wound was looking great, although a little bit dry. Because her skin was very dry, the doctor put some petroleum embedded cloth underneath the cast, on top of the skin to keep it moist. We have often used this in the healing process. As we removed the cast yesterday the leg looked much worse than it did a week and a half earlier. As a result we will still have to wait until we can fit her for the prosthesis socket. We think that Evi may have had some sort of allergic reaction to the petroleum cloth. But once again we have reason to praise God that we are here in Dallas. Evi’s surgeon and prosthetist were both able to visit with us together as we make another plan to help Evi’s leg heal. We are going to be making a removable cast for Evi to wear at home and when she wants to walk. We are also going to begin twice a day physical therapy. They will be able to remove her cast, while working with Evi getting used to seeing her leg and gradually being able to touch it. This will also open her leg up to open air, and allow the wounds to heal faster as well.

The rest of the family is doing well. We are keeping busy keeping track of Evi and enjoying our time together. Leslie and I are both anxious for me to get back to work. =) The latest news of Evi’s leg turning back into an open wound is discouraging, but we are thankful that Evi is doing so well in her cast. She continues to await the day when she can wear her new foot, but amazes us every day with what she can do without it.

Please pray for the MAF team that is currently in Lesotho. We have two families that are on furlough leaving only four out of seven families there. We are anxious to return and help with the workload. Pray that God would encourage us as a family as we continue to wait for Evi’s new prosthetic.