Prayer for our son...

[tt11758]

Richard:

The prayers will continue.  Thanks for the update.

[MikeBjerum]

Richard,

I know that it is a very minor part of the situation at this point, but how will the permanent change in his hand and wrist abilities affect his career as a chef?

Prayers Continue!

[ellis4538]

m58 that is a good question.  Basically it's similar to the saying "Busier than a one armed paper hanger"!  Part if not most of the problem involves not being able to grasp/hold things (pot/pan handles, and etc.) while using the good hand to cut, mix, serve or whatever...in other words stableize objects so as not to spill, drop, burn himself, make a mess.  Being a chef/cook is a fast paced job during busy times and this would make it impossible for him to keep up.  He also likes to wait tables...better money w/tips and again one handed is too slow and sometimes messy.  Try this little test...pick up a dime with your thumb and index finger and then try with your index and middle finger or go about your daily life without using your thumb.  This isn't all but I hope you get the idea.

While I'm at it I will also add this update.  Zteve has a different cast (smaller) on and has started rehab.  He will be in almost constant pain while the nerves try to regenerate.  Meds help some.  Progress is slow but there.

Thanks for asking and continued prayers.

Richard and Norma 

[Teresa Heilevang]

Bless his heart... Continued healing prayers will be sent is way.