Brother and Sister Merrill,
Elder
Merrill finished his dental procedures this morning around 10am. All
the specialists were there and took great care of him. President went into the procedure room several times to check on Elder Merrill.
After
it was completed, Elder Merrill walked out into the waiting room and
didn't even have a chance to sit down when I took this photo of him for
you.
Of course, his mouth was still numb. I asked him how it was and
our Elder of few words honestly replied: "Rough". He is a brave
soldier. I told him that the worst was over: two extractions, two posts
placed., and two temporary teeth in place.
Elder
Merrill wanted to go back to the mission office and enter Baptism
Records, but President and I told him no. His orders for today were to
sleep. We told him the office work will be there for him tomorrow.
(He
is currently sleeping, so he is obedient!) Elder Merrill is one elder
with a great work ethic. Thank you for teaching him the importance of
work.
Now
we wait for his mouth to heal. Elder Merrill is back on his Ensure and
Special K drinks for about three days and then slowly adding back softer
foods. I told him that tonight I would bring him some fruit and we can
try to blend up a smoothie. In about three months he returns to the
specialist for placement of his two new permanent teeth. This followup
visit will not carry with it any pain. If there are any problems before
then, we will resolve them.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best Regard,
Hermana Peggy Russell
Nicaragua Managua Sur
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