I want to thank you so much for praying for me today. Last night I asked you to pray for very specific things as I went to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN today. It was a very long day (about 12 hours) and I was in a lot of pain, which I guess is a good thing when you're going to your rheumatologist. I am so excited to tell you how God answered our prayers in very specific ways. Below is what we asked of God and how He answered:
1. Pray that they can find my vein the first try when taking blood for lab work.
I had an amazing nurse who found my vein in the very first poke, not even any twisting or turning once she broke the skin. She was very nice and we discovered that she goes camping in my little tiny unincorporated hometown every year!
2. Pray that if there is more going on (or if the disease is flaring or progressing) that it would be very evident in the lab results.
The doctor didn't go over the lab results with me, but I saw on the printout that there were a few markers that were out of the normal range.
3. Pray that my rheumatologist would be a good listener, hear me out and take symptoms and quality of life seriously.
My doctor was an excellent listener today. He was very concerned and came to the conclusion all on his own that my quality of life is that of an 80 year old, not a 31 year old - and that is a bad thing. He answered all of my questions and is determined to figure out what is going on and get my quality of life back on track.
4. Pray that I would be a clear communicator, remembering everything that is important to tell him.
I brought three pages of notes with me, a copy for me and a copy for my doctor. I remembered to discuss all of the important things that needed discussing and I think I communicated clearly how I feel and how it affects my life.
5. Pray for wisdom for my doctor. That he would know exactly what the disease is doing and what medications or lifestyle changes are needed for my health to improve.
Keep praying about this one. There are several things that aren't typical and do not make sense. I will be going back to see more doctors there soon. (I'll share more about that below.)
6. Pray for agreement between my doctor in Eau Claire and my doctor in Rochester, that they would communicate with each other and work together.
Keep praying for this as well, there will be more to communicate about in the future and that working relationship between doctors needs to be established.
7. Pray for wisdom for my doctor in Eau Claire and myself to know if it is time to find a new doctor for second opinions - that it would be very clear to both of us.
It was very clear today that my doctor is taking this seriously and doing what is necessary to get me feeling better. No firing necessary!
8. Pray that I would be a blessing to those I encounter tomorrow and have "divine appointments."
I had a couple of good conversations with people today. Though I was too tired to get very deep, I pray that the joy of the Lord was evident in me.
9. And as always, pray that my physical body would be healed here on earth for the glory of God.
Keep praying for this!
As you can see, the Lord answered our prayers. Even though today was a long day and I was in a lot of pain, I couldn't help but rejoice as I watched God answer one prayer after another. I didn't get answers today, in fact, we have more questions than ever. What I did get was a doctor who is worried about me and is being very proactive in finding answers. There are several things going on right now and they don't all add up. My doctor is requesting records from Luther in Eau Claire and once he gets those he will be making me appointments to see several other doctors down in Rochester. He thinks I may be developing Fibromyalgia so I will be seeing someone about that. I will be seeing a neurologist to address headaches/migraines. I will be seeing someone in the GI department to figure out stomach issues. I think he mentioned a few other areas too, but I don't remember what they were. Now I just wait until I find out when I have to go back and see all of these people. It's a little overwhelming and I feel like I'm starting all over trying to figure out what is going on. However, I know that God is in control and He is taking care of me.
On the way home tonight I heard a song on the radio that I don't remember hearing before. No Matter What by Kerrie Roberts sums up exactly what I'm thinking/feeling right now. Whatever heartache you are going through right now, God knows. You can trust Him. He is with you, put your hope in Him.
I’m running back to Your promises one more time
Lord that’s all I can hold on to
I gotta say this has taken me by surprise, but nothing surprises You
Before a heartache can ever touch my life
It has to go through Your hands
And even though I keep asking why, I keep asking why
No matter what, I’m gonna love You
No matter what I’m gonna need You
I know that You can find a way to keep me from the pain
But if not, if not, I’ll trust You no matter what, no matter what
When I’m stuck in this nothingness by myself
I’m just sitting in silence
There’s no way I can make it without Your help, I won’t even try it
I know You have Your reasons for everything so I will keep believing
Whatever I might be feeling, God You are my hope
And You’ll be my strength
Anything I don’t have You can give it to me, but it’s OK if You don’t
I’m not here for those things
The touch of Your love is enough on its own
No matter what I still love You and I’m gonna need You
No matter what I’m gonna love You, no matter what I’m gonna need You
I know that You can find a way to keep me from the pain
But if not, if not, I’ll trust You
I know that You can find a way to keep me from the pain
But if not, but if not, I’ll trust You
No matter what
No matter no matter what
No matter no matter what
No matter no matter what
Songwriter: Chuck Butler, Kerrie Roberts, Tony Wood
3 comments:
That is refreshing news. You are amazing and you had excellent, specific prayer requests and I am glad I was able to read exactly how they were answered.
Hey Piglet,
thanks for sharing God's answers to our prayers. what a long day for you & Dad, but God is good!
It does seem crazy to hope that you would be feeling so badly, but I think it really did give your Dr. a much better idea of what you go through on a regular basis.
please continue to update us and let us know how to pray specifically for you.
Love You!,
Tigger
It sounds as if things are beginning to look positive. Will continue to pray!
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