As you know, Bryce signed up for Institute classes at Weber State and I am the lucky recipient who gets to drive him there and attend classes with him. "Lucky" is probably not the correct word I should use there, instead it should read, "I am the blessed recipient..." Even when trials come, we should still look for the blessings that we have been given. Not only does this make us more aware of our blessings, but we develop a closer relationship with our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. We begin to understand how much They do love us and that They so intimately know us.
This last week in Institute, we studied the talk by Elder David A. Bednar from General Conference April 2005. (Click Here to read Elder Bednar's talk) We were then challenged to write down the "Tender Mercies" we had witnessed recently or ones that 'stuck out' in our life. We were to ponder and think about the time(s) where we felt that the Lord had truly spoken to us, individually. This could have come through a talk that was given in conference, or when we had received inspiration when searching for an answer. Elder Bednar quotes Nephi, "But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance." (1 Nephi 1:20) Elder Bednar goes on to say, "The Lord's tender mercies are the very personal and individual blessings, strength, protection, assurances, guidance, loving kindnesses, consolation, support, and spiritual gifts which we receive from and because of and through the Lord Jesus Christ. Truly, the Lord suits "his mercies according to the conditions of the children of men." (D&C 46:15)
Even though these tender mercies come most often in the Lord's timing, we should never forget them. These are the strengths we use to build our testimonies on and truly become converted followers of Jesus Christ.
One of my tender mercies was when I had just headed home from the Brigham City Temple (the night I hit the deer (Jan 3rd), I knew that everything would be alright with Bryce. I had no idea what was going to happen..., but I knew that Bryce was going to be healed. Tom and I both felt this. Now as we keep moving forward - I rely on that feeling of peace that I felt. Knowing that Bryce will be able to walk, run, play soccer and enjoy any other activities- has kept me going. Not to mention his patience, long suffering and kindness to others and his ability to keep smiling, no matter what! He is amazing to me and I am so blessed to have him as my son. He would love to be back out in the mission field once again and longs for the opportunity to get back out and serve.
Thank you once again for your visits, thoughts and phone calls. We love you all and are very blessed to have such great examples among us.
Here is the plan so far for Bryce's recovery
Weeks 1-2
No bending 90* in hip flexion
Cannot sit longer than 10 minutes (only for eating and showering)
0% weight bearing on leg
Lay flat so the bone will heal in proper position (No propping his head up)
Use crutches
Weeks 3-4
Can sit up for 30 minutes a day
50% weight bearing on leg
Use crutches
Weeks 4-8
Can sit up for 30-60 minutes a day
Some walking
Do not increase pain level by two points (On a scale of 1-10- 10 being the strongest)
Weeks 8-12
Can walk up to 2 hours per day
Can lift up to 10lbs
May begin other activities
Week 6-12
Depending on how well he recovers from first surgery- will determine when they will operate on his other hip.
Then we begin again!
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