About a month ago I wrote about tearing up my back. It was initially diagnosed as sciatica and now I wish that was still the diagnosis. Apparently I was born with a some what of a special back if that is what you want to call it. The vertebrae right above the tail bone usually has the biggest disc in it. Mine however has none, never has and has always been fused together. The problem that I have now is the L5 disc is herniated and my L5 vertebrae shifts back and forth freely which stresses this disc even more and a month ago finally got pushed to the breaking point where I find myself today. I am a firm believer in Christ and God, I do believe that we are tested in our faith all of the time. When the steel mill I was working in got closed due to this economy, another door opened and you all have seen these new projects and learning experiences I have been blessed with.
I was working a ton of hrs until this happened with my back. Now I am forced to slow down and not over do it (and no offense to our older jocks) and move like a really old man. Got the bad news today after a 4 hr visit with Dr.’s I have to have surgery on my back. I’ll be put on the shelf for 3 to 6 months and tons of therapy and hopefully if all goes right my left leg will work properly.
As I said I am firm in my faith and sometimes we don’t always see the big picture in store for use because we get tunnel vision. I have a serious case of that now and will have plenty of time to focus on the big picture. Just wanted to ask everyone for encouragement and prayers as I face the knife next Wednesday and start on my road to recovery.
Sincerely, Jim
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a1Jim
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posted 93 days ago
Sorry to to hear of your back problems and pray your operation offers a way through this terrible problem
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com
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posted 93 days ago
I also have a bad back (not as bad as yours) so I know what the pain is all about.
Jim you are now in my prayers. Always remember the Lord never gives us more than we can handle. Your faith will get you through this.
Rob
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Rob Drown
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posted 93 days ago
Be praying for you friend and for your family. Keep us posted , please.
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scrappy
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posted 93 days ago
Prayers go out to you. Hope everything works out.
Try to keep your spirits up, and have faith.
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Scott Bryan
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posted 93 days ago
Jim, thanks for sharing this. It sounds like you have a positive attitude towards the surgery and that will be a major factor on your road to recovery. I hope the surgery goes well and am wishing you and your family nothing but the best.
Let us know how things are going with you.
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huff
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posted 93 days ago
Jim, Our prayers are with you. Your faith is strong and that will be your biggest healer. Your recovery time will be slow, but lots of time to reflect on your blessings. Please keep us posted on your progress as we will be thinking of you.
-- John @ Myrtle Beach
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posted 93 days ago
Wonders are worked in the medical field these days. You have reason to hope. It will all come around eventually.
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patron
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posted 93 days ago
God works his way with us ,
always to help us progress !
some times we don’t under stand ,
but with faith ,
all things are possible .
through our prayers , we grow .
bless you , and your family .
we are with you !
-- david ,new mexico ,allheart
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posted 91 days ago
Take care Huck
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