Update on Julian Hock and the incredible journey of his leg

"Because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." 

James 1:3-4

Catalina and Julian

A journey that began two years ago when little Julian was only two years and he fell.  A faith filled mother who wanted only the best for her dear son who fractured both the tibia and fibula in his left leg.  A Dominican orthopedic surgeon who only casted Julian's leg and then recommended waiting until he was five for it to correct itself.  Time passing as progressively Julian's lower leg deviation became worse.  A mother at her wits end who planned on moving to Germany where Julian's father's family lives to receive better medical care.  Though the financial strain was a heavy burden.

An American PA who was fundraising to move to the Dominican Republic (me!).  Her mother's college roommate who became a faithful supporter and connected her with an American physician who works in the capital of the Dominican Republic as a pediatric orthopedic surgeon.  That same PA who relocated in July 2012 to the DR and needed a Spanish teacher.

And God worked the intricate weave of bringing people together that only he can do.  And in August 2012, Julian received the surgery he needed with an American surgeon at a very reduced price in the DR.

And on July 1, he returned to Santo Domingo for his 10 month follow up.  Miraculously, Julian's leg has almost completely corrected itself!  Only 15 degrees left to go.  In other words....the surgery worked!!!  The rod placed in his little leg continues to correct the deviation, and he is growing, CORRECTLY!

After a year of waiting, of praying, of questioning whether the surgery was a success.  A year of follow up appointments every few months with various surgeons who gave differing opinions.  And yet, Catalina remained faithful.  And prayed.  And hoped.  And trusted her precious son to our precious father.

And He listened.  And answered our prayers.

Thank you to everyone who lifted this little boy up over the past year.  Every single pray was heard!  Rejoice with us in this incredible news!!!