Miracle

Miracle is defined as "an extraordinary event in the physical world that surpasses all known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause."  We experienced a miracle this past Friday. 

The time had come to check my boy's back to see if the brace he wears 18 hours each day is doing what it's supposed to.  It's supposed to keep his curvature from getting worse.  We visited with Dr. Smith and he explained to us that bracing works for 70% of kids who use them.  The other 30% continue to experience more curvature despite the brace.  Oh how I prayed to be in that 70 percentile.  He also explained how bracing can't fix curves, only stop them from getting worse. 

Here's where it gets interesting.  My son's curve has been measured at 33 degrees since it's discovery during his first year of life.  This past Fall we found his curve has worsened to 39 degrees, making the brace a necessity.  So you can imagine my shock this past weekend when his x-rays showed his curve to be 29 degrees! 

I looked to the doctor for explanation.  He had none.  I asked if we could toss the brace in the dumpster on the way out.  He said no.  We'll continue to wear the brace as long as the boy's growing to help prevent further curving and quite possibly to straighten the curve more, even though it's technically not possible. 

Hallelujah is defined as "praise the Lord!"