Well it's been about 9 days since the elbow was done. The wrapping came off Wednesday and there will be no cast. It's kind of bittersweet because the doctor couldn't do what he had wanted to do which was put something on the end of a bone with a ball on it to help it move better. When he got in there, he discovered there was no cartilage left and part of a bone was missing. So he just cleaned out everything really good and tightened up a ligament. He told me the only other option was to do a total elbow replacement, but I am too young to do that now. He said I am not to lift anything more than 2 pounds with that arm and no more than 15 pounds with the right arm ever again. So we left and the more I thought about it, everything began to sink in and I started crying, I'm tearing up even as I type this. I still don't know what to think or feel.
But it still remains that God knew all of this and it's part of His plan for me. Being a part of Casting Crowns is the most terrifying thing I have ever done, but because He called me to it, I love my job. So it must be that if the plan is changing, I will be just as happy with that (although I can't really imagine doing anything else, and I'm not saying I'm quitting). I'm just saying that I will be most happy doing whatever I'm called to (and so will you!) Maybe some more insight will come, but I'm still trying to figure it out in my head.
I recorded some vocals for the new record the day before I saw the doctor (yes both arms were either in a cast or wrapped up so that was interesting) and also after I saw him. So in less than a day singing words like "face down, having nothing else to cling to" had a different meaning to me.
I am starting to move my elbow some, but it's difficult. I can barely touch my face with my fingertips so I definitely can't hold a violin right now. I'm not sure how long it will take before I can even try to play it. Only time will tell now. You all will never know how much I appreciate all of your prayers. Thank you!
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I will continue to pray that you heal quickly.God bless.
Praying for your total healing & recovery.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you for a complete recovery and for your peace and guidance to know where God is needing you next. God Bless!
I will keep you in my prayers. Hope you can have a miracle so you can lift more than 2 and 15 pounds.
I am praying for you Melodee, for a quick healing and wisdom for you and your doctors.
My family and I will continue to pray for you as well!!!! hang in there!
I think that god is going to use you to pull through and do something amazing
hey.god is with you there is mothing to worry about
If theres one thing Casting Crowns has taught me is that even through the storms we must praise Him. Praying for you.
You will be mel, you will be ok! God knows what he is doing and he will make you have a testimony of a lifetime!
I will be praying for you!
With GOD all things are possible,just keep believe and confessing w/ your mouth....
Hello, we miss you at the conference in Sao Paulo, Brasil. But even more believe in God because to Him belongs all the glory. He knows the right moment to your life.
God bless.
Bless her Lord. Have your way, and may your will be done in Melodee's life as she submits herself to you.
Your dad caught me up on you - my heart hurts for you, but so refreshed to hear God working through everything. Praying for you.
may the lord who knith you in your mothers whome, make your arm better.
Thank you for your honest sharing. It sounds like the season is tough right now. I pray God will give you everything you stand in need of. Blessings, Lisa
Thank you for your honest sharing. It sounds like the season is tough right now. I pray God will give you everything you stand in need of. Blessings, Lisa
Melodee,
It was wonderful to be able to meet you. I loved hearing you play and sing on Saturday night in Greensboro. May the Lord bless you and ease your pain. Thank you for serving the Lord!!!
The new Cd is great!!!
God bless,
Peggy
Melodee, this is NOT Gods plan for you! The enemy is deceiving you. God put you where you are, the enemy is trying to stop you from fullfilling His plan. Pleeease read the book: Christ the Healer, by F.F. Bosworth. Thousands have been healed just by reading it. Jesus isn't going on the cross or taking those stripes ever again. His work is complete. Victory belongs to you! You are an heir according to the promise (Gal.3:29). Pray for revelation. Learn how to receive and walk in the victory thats already been provided for you. Know the truth, and the truth will set you free!!!!!!!!!!
You are an amazing violin player, but you also have an amazing voice,I personally love your voicebut it is not heard that much.This may be an opportunity for you to show more of that talent.I would love to hear you singing alot more.God does everything for a reason. God will be with you in your healing.Keep your faith ,as I'm sure you will.
God has His perfect plan for you and all we can do is trust in it. I am sure He does not want you to leave Casting Crowns because your ministry through CC means so much...but perhaps he means for you to take a little time for yourself to recover properly. Touring is a tough business. Just trust in Him and let His will be done. I saw ya'll while ya'll visited the DE State Fair (AWESOME) and the experience was truly one that touched my heart. You did an AWESOME job on stage - I would have never know there had ever been any question of surgery!! You were fantastic!! So, keep your shoulders back, your head held high and looking to the Lord, and I will pray that everything works out for you!!! Good luck!!! God Bless!!