Saving Face With Faith
The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to Him and are safe. Proverbs 18:10
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"Donnie and Sharon will be traveling to the Maryland area on August 3 and staying until August 10 for more reconstructive surgery. The surgery will take place in Chevy Chase, MD on Aug 4, 2010.Dr. Dufresne will perform the surgery. Dr. Singer will be seeing Donnie every day from Aug 5-9. Dr. Ross will also be doing a pre-op before the Fritts' return home. Dr. Dufresne will do the post op on Monday, Aug 9.
Donnie's gold bar that sits across his eyebrow area recently broke and the team of doctors in Maryland are RE-starting the reconstruction on this trip. Everything has to be redone. It is very discouraging and tiring and Donnie and Sharon ask for your continued support with prayers!
It is a scary and painful time for Donnie who enjoyed eating and talking for the past few months. He has to, once again, eat with his fingers and the pain is often unbearable. Donnie needs much prayer!
Blessings Abundant
Robert Barron, an anaplastologist, is building Donnie's nose. It will be a functioning nose. It will filter pollutants and help Donnie breathe and keep the nasal area moist and clear.
Dr. Michael Singer is rebuilding the roof of Donnie's mouth. This upper palate will help Donnie speak more clearly and will give him the ability to chew and swallow. Read Dr. Singer's own words
This is an ongoing procedure and even as Donnie regains some things, others will always be lost to him. He lives in the constant pain caused by nerve damage and no matter how realistic the prosthetic, it IS a prosthetic. Even so, he and Sharon are so thankful for the wonderful blessings they have received, the people who have touched their lives and especially for the "strong fortress who has kept them safe."