(11-30-2011 10:12 AM)Nicole72 Wrote:  Hello Brothers and Sisters,
I wanted to give you all an update. On Friday, Nov. 18 I had the dental implants removed. The procedure went pretty well. The surgeon was able to remove them without cutting them out, he only needed to screw them out. During the procedure, because the implants were slightly resting in the sinuses, the sinus membrane was torn. So, to prevent infection I was put on 10 days of antibiotics which I have finished now. Please, pray for continued smooth and complete healing of my mouth and sinuses with no complication. Also, please pray for the symptoms which I've had for about the last 5 months to subside quickly. It's so hard to keep from being discouraged with the amount of depression and anxiety that I've experienced. But, the Lord is showing me that this is a time when He is teaching me to focus and lean on Him, not my own understanding. He has also repeatedly spoken to me through the words through other brothers and sisters that He is going to use this time as a future ministry for my husband and I, for His glory. He will heal me, but, it is a slower process than I would want. I get so discouraged and sad, I cry every day, sometimes several times in one day, but, the Lord is providing and sending little victories along the way.

My husbands job situation is improving. He is feeling less harassed and pressured. It is still a battle, but, things are getting better and my husband is encouraged. Thank you, all, for your prayers. We are being carried by the prayers lifted up for us to our Father. Nicole

Please, keep holding my husband and I up in prayer. I have a little bit of pain and redness on one side of my mouth where one of the dental implants was removed. I don't want there to be any complications or infection, and, it would be best if I didn't need to take any additional antibiotics as I tend to have bad reactions to medications. I have a follow-up dental appointment on Monday, and, we will be going on vacation for 10 days a week from then. So, I'm praying for smooth and full healing, in every part of my body and mind. Thank you for all of your prayers. I am very thankful.

Nicole