The bloodwork for his B12 levels were normal. And so was the pathology/cytology report on the urethral wash (whew!). The only issue, is that the two liver blood levels are still "extremely high" and the surgeon isn't sure why. If you remember from a post in early Autumn, those high numbers caused enough concern that Rob's surgeon moved his pelvic CT up a month. (Thankfully, it was okay.)
But there is concern as to why the bloodwork is still so high in regards to the liver. We haven't gotten our copy of the actual results yet, but the last time, they were 4-5 times higher than they should have been. So, from the surgeon's comment tonight, they are still there or above. He wants Rob to follow up with his regular doc to find out his thoughts on these results. The next pelvic CT is in June.
Rob was doing some reading, and is convinced the high liver levels are from his statin drugs he's on for high cholesterol. I know these can contribute, but I think I'll wait to see what the doctor says.
So, Rob will be on the phone tomorrow, making another appointment for more prodding and poking, no doubt. I'll keep you posted. He is still dealing with headaches and fatigue daily, but doing okay!
On the home front...
In the last few weeks, I have accepted a full-time position at work... against Rob's wishes... but when I weighed all the pros and cons, it was needed. It's only one extra day, but with more paid time off... and the added hours will help cover the added medical insurance costs we're incurring.
I struggled with the decision for weeks, but felt God had placed it in front of me... more than once. This time I had to listen quietly for the answer. And it came.
I think often of the days when I was not in this rat race of living, with people everywhere and impossible traffic I can't avoid... and a tune came to mind:
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| 2012... A merry moment :) |
Conferrin' with the flowers
Consultin' with the rain
And my head I'd be scratchin'
While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
If I only had a brain...
I would not be just a nuffin'
My head all full of stuffin'
My heart all full of pain
I would dance and be merry
Life would be a ding-a-derry
If I only had a brain...
My head all full of stuffin'
My heart all full of pain
I would dance and be merry
Life would be a ding-a-derry
If I only had a brain...
Some days... back when I had all the days... I wondered if I should be doing more, being more useful, something. Wondering if I had a brain about me at all. And now, being back in what has become the "real world" of work and sacrifice and no time to call my own, I find myself longing the no-brainer days of old. *Sigh*...
Just the inner me dwelling on the surface, trying to seep it's way out. Again.
Instead, I will go to work and use the brains God gave to me to the best of my ability, for as long as I am able to.
And I truly am thankful for that. Really.
God sees the big picture. I get so wrapped up in this life sometimes that I am only seeing the moment. I will wait on God's perfect timing. And listen with my eyes wide open.
I would still like to dance and be merry, though.
I just have to find the music again.
And I have faith that I will. :)
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Okay, enough on us. We're doing okay!
Be blessed in all you do, and know that we are praying for all of you each day!
Side note: I was wearing Spring jackets for the last few days, and will be waking up to nearly 10 inches of snow. I'm realizing you just gotta have a sense of humor to stay in Michigan. ;)
Blessed in Love and Peace and March Snow,
Cheri ♥
