07/31/2026
DON PIPER HEALTH UPDATE;
We’re happy to report that Don’s antibiotic hiatus of three weeks indicated no new infections! This is a great answer to many prayers. It means that he now eligible to have surgery to replace the knee replacement that caused the original infection. This surgery is scheduled for August 25, 2026. It is understood that Don will begin taking antibiotics prior to this surgery and for at least six months afterward. Potentially, he will have to take antibiotics indefinitely...a small price to pay to prevent another infection. Another infection in his knee with be catastrophic and would likely cause him to lose the leg. For a diabetic, this is usually a bleak diagnosis. Please pray no new infections arise.
In his previous knee replacement, physical therapy went very well. After only three weeks of therapy, he was walking unassisted. That means by the end of September, he should be able travel and share the gospel and his testimony with a renewed passion. Since the original diagnosis of serious infection on April 27, 2026, his inability to speak at venues and maintain his schedule has been beyond disappointing. It’s been utterly disheartening.
But now there is light and the end of the tunnel. While his running days may be over, he’ll be able to walk again. And that means he’ll be able to actually see you. And, Praise God, he’ll able to welcome people in the Kingdom of God and help them have a better trip on the way.
Words seem inadequate to express our gratitude for your prayers and compassion. But we do know that his healing and focus are a direct result of the prayers of the saints. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Prep starts Monday for his surgery. We’ll provide an update sometime around September 1, 2026. By then, we are believing that Don will again be standing and walking to the Glory of God.