I think a lot of you believe in the power of prayer. So I ask that you think of a stranger... to you ...but a friend to me and say a prayer for her. Her Name is Therese Howard and she is going to have reconstructive surgery on her right arm. That is her creative arm. She had a bad fall this winter back in January. We thought it may be broken but it was dislocated at the elbow. But being a the unique person that she is with a high tolerance to pain she popped it back into place. I know I have a low tolerance to pain and even writing that made me feel all squeamish inside.
What was unseen to the human eye was that she had torn ligaments in her elbow on both sides. A large tear on one side and a smaller tear on the inside. Did I mention she is a nurse...so not much phases her. But she has told me what the surgeon has told her. This surgery is a big deal. She goes in this Friday. I know she's a little nervous about it.
Therese is one of the most selfless persons I know. And she is the primary care giver for her ageing mother. They are very close. My prayer is that she comes through it OK and that her concerns for her mom's need are met thus allowing her the time to heal properly and give her that peace of mind that she'll need. And that her husband helps out and is supportive. As well as other family member like her brother and sister.
Update:
Therese is home and doing quite well. It was worse than they expected when they got in and saw that the larger ligament was gone. So with holes drilled and pins put in and and taking from here to put over there. They put my friend back together again. The true test of the success of the operation will be the actual use of her arm after the cast is off and physical therapy is completed. I shared with her this post and she was deeply touched by your thoughts and prayers. So I will say Thank You on her behalf.
These three turkeys all in a row decided to pay us a visit today. Much like the deer a few weeks ago they cautiously came right up to the deck. Perhaps they were fascinated by my flash from the camera that kept going off with each photo I took from inside the house. Such strange looking birds. Then they just moseyed on over to our neighbors property. 
