"You Are One Very Lucky Lady", Cathie had Post-Operative visit Jan 17th
Posted by Homer Adams at 1/22/2008 9:55 PM and is filed under uncategorized 
Dear Friends,
Cathie had her first time out of the house, by auto, to visit her 2 neurosurgeons.
The main neurosurgeon remarked time after time on the MRI pictures, "you are one very lucky lady". Cathie received a 75% crush of the 1st lumbar and multiple fractures of the remaining bone with a 7 mm bone displacement into the spinal cord, which can cause paralysis. We remarked to the doctor that her ribcage was still quite painful. A CAT scan of the thoracic spine revealed multiple fractures of the ribcage, 8 left ribs and 5 right ribs with a fractured sternum (breastplate) and an area we need in investigate, which we found out today. I was waiting for this CAT report before sending out the information.
The doctors were pleased with the surgical aspects. Amazed, at the reduction of the hard narcotics, which they thought would be at least another month. She uses darvocet every 4 hours for pain. We are praying the darvocet can be reduced over the next month or have an extended time between doses by using an over the counter (OTC), like advil or alieve. All these medications have their own side effects. We still need your prayers for protection.
The doctors said it would be another month before rehab could start. Cathie can extend her sitting up and walking, depending on pain. She is not to bend, lift, twist, strain, and absolutely no travel until we see the doctors on Valentines Day.
She can, however, go to town on the computer and talk on the phone. We went out to eat at a nearby establishment and enjoyed the time. She was very tired, but it felt good to get out of the house. I have breakfast, lunch, and dinner with her and we discuss the details of the day.
She and Marilyn are working hard to complete the primary voter's guide for Texas Representatives and Senators. Yes, that's right, she is fired up about getting folks the information they need for an informed voter decision. She is making and receiving calls, if she is not resting.
The broken body is not going to keep her from her appointed rounds, other than travel. Your prayers and encouragements have been FANTASTIC. Marilyn is here most of the day with her, making sure she is behaving and I call several times a day. I can tell by her breathing and voice when she is overdoing. It is so hard for her to have the mind and heart to GO, but the body weak. We know when we are weak the Lord is strong.
I explained to our Sunday School Class, that we had been talking about spiritual warfare minutes before the accident when a drunk rammed our car. We saw the Lord's Hand move a millimeter this way, a millisecond that way to spare us and provide for us. NOT that we deserved His Grace, we didn't. We don't deserve all the prayers, emails, gifts, cards, and visits, but He is the one who gave us, His Faithful Servants with His Love, to share with us in our need. He stepped in and saved us. He gave us the many "you are one very luck lady" comments to know, and to show, that He is at work, in us, to His good pleasure. We pray that as you look around, you will see He is at work in you. If you are IN HIM, He is IN YOU. We pray for you and thank you for being used to His Glory.
In Him,
Homer
Thanks for the update on Cathie. Her friends in Austin will be very pleased with Cathie's progress. Still, 13 fractured ribs are very painful indeed. Cathie's injuries were very serious and she will need time and the Lord to heal the badly broken body. Undoubtedly, Cathie's amazing spirit, faith and courage will guide her through this ordeal.
Our prayers are with the wonderful Adams family.
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Thanks You So Very Much For the Updates.
My prayers continue to be with you. Both of you are Beautiful Christians who are walking in your faith of Jesus Christ! God Bless you for your inspiration, your testimony, and for your loving Christian example! To God Be The Glory! Lovingly, lee
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No Wonder we all want to support Cathie. She has God on her side! When I read this article, it made me want to send money to help Texas Eagle Forum because Cathie, like Duncan Hunter, is a true Leader and I am so Thankful to God that he has always been with her.
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Homer and Cathie, I found this web site and was shocked to hear about your accident. You guys are always in my thoughts and prayers. Cathie you have always been such a strong person, if anyone can come back from something like this you can. I will continue to monitor your progress. Love, Linda Miller
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