We just got word from the plastic surgeon and neurosurgeon that the surgery to reform the bones around Paul's eye went well. They had to graft bone from his skull to reshape the lower orbital and they had to lift up the muscle on his cheek area. They also worked on the sinus cavity. They were able to finish this in about 4 1/2 hours, which was the time stated. So we didn't have any additional time of wondering and waiting - Praise be to God.
So here we are, exactly 3 weeks later. I started to reread the first blogs entered and I remember so well the sadness that permeated this waiting room. About this time 3 weeks ago, we were waiting to hear if Paul would even make it out of the emergency room alive. Our joy is so over the top tonight. Here is our beautiful son coming out of a successful surgery and today was looking at us and responding to us and the hope of his full recovery is so realistic! Please know that this is the answer of so many prayers said by so many faithful friends and family and loving people who have not even met us. That is something we are still so touched by.
Please continue to pray for the return of his vision. The surgeons said that they stayed clear of the eye, as they didn't want any more blood behind the eye. The cat scan showed there is a bone chip by the left eye. Nothing will be done about that at this time as it might cause more harm to the eye.
Enjoy your weekend and rejoice in all that is around you, knowing that we are rejoicing too. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.
Love and thanksgiving to all of you,
The entire Fidero Family
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I'm so glad your sugery went well!!Things sure are shaping up!!
Fidero Family
I'm sure your relieved to have that sugery finished.I will keep praying for Paul, and hope that his vision will be restored.
Thank you for this update as tomorrow the DTSi family will be joining Sherry and me here at our home in Seneca SC for a Christmas Party. I can assure you that the topic of the evening will be Paul and the amazing Fidero Family. He may miss this one but I bet he won't miss the next!!!! We have so much to be thankful for, and we are thankful for Paul's progress to recovery. Thank you Fideros for helping so many by showing your faith and the tremendous love for the Risen Lord you have. We will all take a moment tomorrow night to pray as a group for Paul and you guys.
Richard, Tim, Joye, Wilbur, ,Jon, Lisa, Joe, Justin, Amanda, Bill, Julie, Debbie, Melanie, and Ted
Rebecca, Jon, Paul and the Fidero Family-
God has been good to us all as we have waited patiently on Him in this trial; indeed, His mercies have been new each day as He has promised. I thank Him for His blessings upon you and all of us who have prayed with you and waited with you.
You may be alone in that room for now, but there are many out here who are in this fight with you; contiue to lean on us, and most of all, on Jesus, whose compassion in this difficult time has been marvelous to behold.
As Psalm 123 puts it, "...as the eyes of a servant look to the hand of his master, so our eyes look to you, Oh Lord, until you shall be gracious to us..."
Love to all of you from all of us
Dear Rebecca and the Fidero family (you too Nigel),
You have turned "every parents nightmare" into an inspirational story of faith, hope, acceptance, the power of prayer, and the real possibility of miracles.
All of my family is praying and rooting for Paul.
Thanks so much for keeping this website up to date. Every day so many of us look forward to your writings and you are so good about sharing the remarkable details of Pauls progress.
Pam Lovette
Dar Rebecca, Jon and Paul
You all are a much loved family in the community, all of us have been living your nightmare, we have cried, we have felt joy.we have rejoiced at Pauls recovery, we have found strength in God again.
God bless you all.
love to the Fidero's in this season of Christ
From all your friends
hey paul im sure glad your surgery went well. hope you get a fast recovery
We are so very touched by Paul's many devoted friends and others. God continues to work His miracles! We have prayed continously from day one that Paul will be whole and vibrant again. May he be in God's shadow and always look forward to a long and fulfilling life.
Uncle Ed, Aunt Marilee, Caitlin
Hey Paul, its Anthony Dantzer from youth group way back in the day. I just heard everything that happened and I'm glad to see you're starting doing better. We're all praying for ya and look forward to seeing you continue to recover.
Anthony
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