Update from today's appointment

Jacob had his appointment today with Dr. Sponseller, his Orthopedic surgeon, concerning his tip-toe walking and leg pain issues.

Dr. S advised that his club foot has become more pronounced and that he'd like to treat it.

This will involve a three week casting process followed by a wearing special shoes with a bar between them. He did something similar back in 2007, shortly after birth, but stopped due to other areas that needed to be addressed(tethered spinal cord). If this procedure doesn't work to help his foot and leg, surgery may be needed later.

Dr. S wasn't sure about the tethered cord and indicated that this would be something to discuss with pediatric neurology. We still have that appointment scheduled for next Tuesday, but Mommy is trying to see if Dr. Jallo can possibly see Jacob tomorrow.

Please pray for wisdom and guidance for us and the doctors. Jacob is cleared to have another surgery, if needed, on the tethered spinal cord. On the one hand, we'd like to get as much done for Jacob as possible, while at Johns Hopkins, but on the other hand, we are certainly ready to have everyone back home in Chattanooga again.

We can't thank everyone enough for your faithful prayers.

May God' Name be glorified.

Daddy and Mommy