For the purpose of context, what follows is a Facebook update that Hannah Wood wrote on my behalf the day after Gene's surgery left his right leg paralyzed. 

"For all of my parents Facebook friends, Luke's Facebook friends, and my own, here is an update on my dad.

Yesterday my dad had spinal fusion surgery. The surgery went well and everything looked good. However, dad was unable to move his right leg. He has some sensation in it but cannot move it or even wiggle his toes. The doctor has been great and was very concerned so they did both a CT scan and a MRI. Both were inconclusive. Dr.Norman took dad back to surgery this afternoon to recheck everything and look for a blood clot or something that might be compressing a nerve. Nothing was there.

So the plan now is for dad to stay in the hospital for 2-3 more days while they run more tests including a nerve conduction test and having a neurologist check as well. After that he will be moved to Patricia Neal to rehab and try to get the leg working.

This of course was nowhere in our plans and we are in shock so to speak because of this complication. Please pray for my Dad as he works through this and his doctors as they look for answers. The rest of us would appreciate your prayers to as we adjust and help my Dad with whatever comes. Thank you so much for supporting our family and praying for us."