Surgery at Duke University

I spoke with Dr Ruch at Duke University finally today. I have been waiting on his call for 2 weeks now. He said that the right hip bone has collapsed some but the left hip remains intact. Colleens MRI showed a natural progression of the osteonecrosis. We were hoping for healing but that does not appear to be in God's plan for her at this time. I requested that he add her for surgery as soon as possible so that she will not need to miss too much school in September. He told me that his staff will call me soon with a date. Colleen is understandably disappointed about needing more surgery. Please pray for wisdom for the doctors, for an uncomplicated and quick recovery for Colleen, for resources to assist with transportation to and from the hospital, and that Colleen will be encouraged despite the circumstances. Please pray often that the graft will heal and that this surgery will correct the defect so that Colleen will not need a hip replacement in the near future and continue to pray that the left hip will remain intact. Colleen will be on crutches for 5 months with the right hip and another 6 months with the left hip. This will be another long road to recovery but we know that God has a plan for Colleen and our family and he knows what is best for us. Thank you so much for your prayers and concern for our family. Tammy