Great Report!

So, today, we had to take Nate to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Before you get worked up wondering how he is, I'll tell you that everything turned out fine. This was a follow-up visit from June.

When Nate was four months old, his doctor became concerned that he only looked to the right and didn't like to look to the left. So, we ended up going to see a wonderful physical therapist for some time over the summer. She wanted to have him looked at by an orthopedic specialist, but that was something that we just can't afford as small business owners.

Enter Scottish Rite. This has got to be one of the most wonderful charities we've ever been around (and as a pastor, I've seen a lot of them). We were able to get a series of spinal x-rays on a table designed just for babies. He had an evaluation by a team of doctors, nurses, therapists, you name it. I think there were eight or nine people in the room when Nate came in the first time. He got to see one of the top orthopedic surgeons in the country. The great news is that all of this was free.

The doctor there said that everything looked great and that Nathan's problems were muscular, meaning they would go away with time and with exercise. They did ask us to come back when he was walking to make absolutely sure. Today was that day.

The appointment was set for 1:15, but we left early due to the freezing rain in the area. We got there very early. After a lunch in the cafeteria, we went and checked in. The lady at the desk got us in to our spot. After a bit, we were in the exam room. The nurse practitioner watched him walk and them put him through the paces with a physical exam that tickled him to no end. The ortho came in, watched him walk, and then they gave us the great news. He was being discharged from their program. No more need to come back.

We received great news, but I can't help but think of all the others I saw while I was there. Many parents have not been given the same news that we got today, but those doctors are there, doing great things. I don't do this much, but, if you are reading this blog, maybe you would consider visiting their website at www.tsrhc.com and donating even a small amount to them to honor their work in helping our Nathan develop well.