Tyler's Back in Memphis

Wednesday, August 19

Sarah drove Tyler yesterday after school to Memphis to be seen by his doctor's today at St Jude. His leg had become swollen and red on Friday so she took him to his Louisville doctor. They called St Jude and decided to put him on antibiotics and watch him over night. Saturday he returned to his doctor and his leg looked better. St Jude advised for the family to keep a close eye on it. On Monday his leg began swelling again and puss was coming out of the incision and pictures of his leg were sent to St Jude. After a consultation, the doctor's at St Jude decided it was best for Tyler to return to Memphis. They believe that the infection has moved deep into his bone and if this is the case he will have surgery this afternoon.

He will have x-rays and blood work this morning and Sarah and Tyler will meet with his doctor's at 1:00 to determine the news about surgery. This was devastating news yesterday to the family. Of course, Tyler was upset as he had settled in to going to school and living a normal life again, hanging out with his friends. It was an emotional send off. A group of friends gathered outside of the school's library and laid hands on Tyler and prayed for a miracle to take palce. We are calling on our great God to heal his leg so that he will not have to endure the 2 major surgeries to repair and replace his metal prosthesis.

Please hold this family up in prayers. Charles and Elijah remain in Louisville waiting for the news as Elijah is back at school and Charles is working. Sarah, Tyler and Christian are staying with their good friends, the Ross family, while in Memphis. They may need to remain there for at least 2 weeks if Tyler needs these surgeries.

We know God works for the good in all things. He is in control!

Stay close!
Kim