Hip-Hip Hooray!

As many of you know Bob had hip surgery on December 1st. He was to have both hips core decompressed. The morning of  Bob's surgery, he and his Dr. came to a mutual decision that it may not be in Bob's best interest to do both hips at the same time. (The word nursing home was mentioned) So they attacked the "bad" hip first. Surgery went smoothly, and we brought him home and welcomed him to his new living quarters in the living room. His bed right next to the Christmas tree! What a great night light! Bob was to be 100% non weight bearing on the hip. Let's just say that took a little getting use to, but he quickly became master of the walker and then crutches. Everyone pitched in and helped out. We brought him whatever he needed. I must admit I was unsure of how this whole thing was going to go as Bob had never had surgery before. And well, sorry guys, but you know how men are....let's just say he proved me wrong about that whole theory, as he was a great patient. He truly never complained and was in good spirits. Bob was scheduled for the next hip to be done on December 29th, not a whole lot of recovery time but to be honest with missing work and that little thing called insurance, that's how this had to play out. So December 29 we headed back to the hospital where his Dr. did a bit of a longer surgery and inserted a rod. This is in hopes to save this hip from ever having to be replaced. This surgery proved to be a bit rougher and brought with it more pain and swelling then the first. Again, Bob handled this with grace. Through this whole process I think our family grew closer and learned many things about ourselves. We had prayed that this was the right course of action, and that God would guide us through the challenges that it brought with it. Of course God didn't let us down. He has guided us literally and figuratively step by step, and I pray He isn't done yet! Bob returned to work yesterday after being home for 12 weeks. Over the past 12 weeks we have brought Bob his meals, drinks, medicine and even his clothes. He has had very little say in anything in his life. He never complained. We entertained to the best of our abilities, and although he will never admit it, I think even we became boring! Kaden became master back massager, and drink go getter and taught us how to poponasong. (Which I don't expect any of you to understand, but know it makes us laugh till we hurt!)  Carson entertained Bob to tears with noise putty, and was master movie starter, Kohl graciously ran errands and helped whenever he could. Chase cheered with his phone calls. It has been a long 12 weeks in some regards, I am not sure what Bob was most ready for, driving himself or making his own clothing choices, I think even work began to sound good. On the other hand it's gone remarkably fast and we have enjoyed every second of having him home and we are going to miss him dearly as he returns to work. Bob I commend you and thank you for making what could of been completely miserable, actually fun and enjoyable, while you may not think so! Hip-Hip Hooray the hard part is over! Thank you God for blessing us immensely.