Doctor Check Tuesday

Good early morning, or Good late night... depending if you're waking or retiring.

I'm sort of stuck in between.

I dozed in my chair while my favorite show was on (Downton Abbey), and now when I should be sleeping, I find the need to write.  So I do.  Sleep will come in time.

February 2014

Rob's been doing okay, handling this insanely cold winter better than I am.  I worry about him slipping and falling as he takes Darby out during the day while I'm gone, but God's been protecting them both.  If it weren't for my family all being here in Michigan, I would run away in a heartbeat.  

For sure!  

We had a bit of a reprieve, with temps in the 30's for a few days as we broke out our Spring jackets...  But this very night the temps have dropped again, and they say this infamous 'polar vortex' is making another appearance for at least the next seven days and nights, with below zero temps again, and crazy-cold wind chills.  Ugh.

Rob and I will see his surgeon on Tuesday afternoon.  I wasn't sure we were going to be able to swing this appointment, but God is good.  We had a reminder call for the appointment, with an added note that any deductibles, co-pays, etc., had to be paid at check in or the appointment would be rescheduled.  If you read the previous blog, you'll remember that Rob lost his medical coverage.  I was able to add him to my policy with my part-time job, but the costs are barely within reach.  And our deductible is in the thousands.  We don't have extra 'thousands' laying around.  And just office visits are out of range right now.  So, I spent several sleepless nights wondering what was going to happen...

A very sleepy Rob & his Gypsy, 2/14

Rob needs to keep this appointment, as he's due to have a urethral wash to check for cancer cells.  This 'wash' will check the part of the urethra that was left after surgery.  The cancer had spread through the balance of the urethra prior to surgery, as well as through the bladder and into the prostrate and pelvic lymph nodes.  So we have to keep a close watch on the whole pelvic/abdominal region.  I have been praying day and night... for peace, for rest, for healing, for answers.

Then, Saturday morning, I was inner-urged to check our online bank account before leaving for work on two hours sleep, only to be blessed to find that our tax return, which wasn't due for three weeks, had been deposited that morning.  Whew (thank you, Lord).  I wonder why I waste so much time worrying when God is in control of it all anyways.  Silly me.

So, we are hoping it is at least enough to put out the current fire, and chip down the deductible as we move forward.  Relief is a nice feeling.  :)

It may take a week or so to get the test results back, and I'll update the blog when we find out.  We still need to follow up on the last bloodwork results that came back suspicious, as well as with his eye specialist.  Trying to prioritize these days.

Okay then...  I'm going to listen to a little bit of music to soothe my soul, then sneak quietly under the covers on my side of the bed.  The other side is soundly sleeping, which I am thankful for.  Though he is tired, and has headaches, and vision disturbances, and isn't able to do all he used to do anymore... I am thankful he is able to rest.  He feels good when he's sleeping.

I keep this foremost in my mind lately, a reminder from my son-in-law:

"The Lord will fight for you;  you need only to be still."

~Exodus 14:14

I sit quietly.  Still.

I pray you have a blessed week, and that you're able to enjoy... everything.


In Love and Truly Washed in Peace,

Cheri  ♥

http://youtu.be/oab9giH2cG0  --  Listen to this beautiful version of "In Christ Alone", acapella, by David Wesley.  Brings tears to my eyes and peace to my soul.  This is how I get through these days.  :)  ♥