I have been nuturing things since I was a little girl. My sons, animals, plants, even food. Myles and Aaron laugh at me because if a garlic head or a sweet potato sprouts in my drawer I have to plant it (respect of it surviving in adversity). Burns have to be one of the hardest of all. It is so unlike a broken arm or a cut that is at it's worst when it happens and then heals. Burns almost have a life of their own, kind of like that movie "Backdraft". You think that they are healing or done and then they rear their heads with a vegence out of no where. Myles' finger, I thought, was the last of putting out the fire of his wounds but sorry to say I was wrong. During bandage change and removing the pressure garment on his left arm, in the front of his elbow, there was a hole. Not a small little hole but a hole the size of a nickel! This arm had nothing on it the day before, not a clue to this eruption of integrity. Buggies said he hadn't done anything at school or home that would of "caused" this. Immediately I take pictures to send to Salt Lake as they are my closest access to burn knowledge. According to them this is going to possibly happen with the growth of Myles. (You have got to be kidding, right). It is called a deepish ulcer and something that is VERY hard to heal (quote from the doctor). It forms when the areas of tightness on his graphs literally split open which will continue as long as he is growing. Myles is barely five feet and with his father being six one, I fear that he has a lot of growing to do. He is going to have to wear a splint on his arm until it heals, which is not a good thing for therapy, OR if it doesn't heal, he will need to go for another surgery in Salt Lake to relieve the tightness and regraph the hole.
I know that many of you that read this blog are probably getting tired of the set backs in our lives, so am I, but it is my way of keeping a journal of what we are going through. I truly envy all of you that can just choose not to log onto a website if you don't want to deal with it, it is not an option for me. I am glad of this fact, as I am in it for the long haul, the true MOM thing to do.
On a good note, other than this, Myles is doing great... in attitude, school, and his acceptance of all of this. He truly is amazing, his spirit, his acceptance, his just being buggies, him telling me that it is ALL going to be alright, he saves my soul and I am blessed for both of my sons.
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Examine Your Tools
Monday, September 03, 2007
“Kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you.”
2 Timothy 1:6 NASB
When I was six years old, my father built us a house. Architectural Digest didn’t notice, but my mom sure did. Dad constructed it, board by board, every day after work. My youth didn’t deter him from giving me a job. He tied an empty nail apron around my waist, placed a magnet in my hands, and sent me on daily patrols around the building site, carrying my magnet only inches off the ground.
One look at my tools and you could guess my job. Stray-nail collector.
One look at yours and the same can be said. Brick by brick, life by life, God is creating a kingdom, a “spiritual house” (I Pet. 2:5 CEV). He entrusted you with a key task in the project. Examine your tools and discover it. Your ability unveils your destiny.
Myles, I will continue to pray for your healing. And it will heal! Don't envy us . . . we may not have burns/external heart aches and pains, but trust me . . . we have our own 'burns' to deal with. We will continue to pray and extend ourselves to you! We'll continue to follow the blog and Myles' progress and 'set backs'. We love each and every one of you.
Much love, and continued prayers.
Aunt K8
I can't imagine that any of your friends or family could be tired of hearing about Myles' recovery in any way, only saddened by the set backs. You are all so very loved by so many. I am truly sorry that you have to experience the difficulties that you do, and I will continue to send positive thoughts and prayers your way, as every bit helps! Keep up that positive attitude Myles, you continue to be an inspiration to all, and such a blessing, especially to your mom.
Love,
Kathy
Hey Myles,
Been a while. Been very busy at work and I try to play as much golf as I can, may not be good golf but golf just the same.
Got a new computer and still have not got all my old stuff on the new one. So I had to search for your site and found it. sounds like things could be better for you,but at least you are taking in air. That my friend is a good thing. I did not play golf this week just to get some things done a round the house. Clean the bath,pool,bath and so on. Today I am going to clean my fish tank, then a frien and I are going on a bit af a bike trip. It is going to be such a nice day for a small trip. Well I got to get goingd, but I will keep in touch more often now. See ya buddy.
Uncle Tom
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