The On-vel-oh-p Please!

And the wait continues... We thought today would hold some answers but our visit with Dr. Philip left us shrugging our shoulders. Evidently MRI tests were performed last week, not CT scans as Dr. Philip had requested because HealthPlus (here we go again) denied his request and only allowed for MRI's.
MRI's, CT's, PPO's, HMO's....what the heck?
From what was explained to me, is that MRI's are good for tissue issues, such as the brain and CT's are better for bone type issues.
Hmmmm so let's see is the spine a tissue or a bone?
So the MRI's did give us a better look as to what was there but not enough to tell if this is something (the big "C") to be concerned about. The MRI basically told us to get a better look at the area they label as T8-T9. This is doctor talk for the 8th & 9th vertebrae in the Thoracic Spine (Middle of back). So I will be headed back on the 16th for a CT scan of this area. Yippee! Dr. Philip didn't see to be alarmed by the MRI findings and said that they confirmed what the bone scan had found and we needed to make sure it isn't cancer by getting the CT scan. If the CT scan doesn't determine what it is, the next step is a biopsy. I should get the results of the CT scan the following Tuesday or Wednesday after I have it so as they say...the saga continues.
I have complete peace with this and that God has it all under control.
So if I could carry a tune I would sing this but since I can't I'll just type it:
And I'll praise you in this storm
and I will lift my hands
for You are who You are
no matter where I am
and every tear I've cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm.

Thank you Casting Crowns for these words.

A pep talk to me

New sheets + a good word = a well rested night.

Matthew 6:34
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Health Update

Although I don't really have much to tell I thought I'd let you know how things are going. I went for my CT scan(s) last week. I don't remember them being as grueling the last time I had one. It seems the appointment was not made correctly...long to short, I needed 3 scans not 1. This equates to 2-1/2 hours of laying completely still in a tube with a sound similar to a jack hammer pounding next to my head and one huge migraine by the time I got out of there. For all my trouble I got a token CD with images of my insides. I was scheduled for a consultation with the doc this Tuesday but got a call today that it was re-scheduled to Wednesday. I continue to pray for peace and strength as well as perfect health. No matter what the tests say, I know that God is good all the time.

2009 came in with a bang...literally, our friend Tony brought a little cannon and packed it full of gun powder. I'm sure it shook every window in the neighborhood. Unfortunately I couldn't get any photos of that but here are a few of our gathering. We also lit a paper lantern thing that Jo had and it floated over the houses into the next neighborhood before it extinguished itself. Mike made some explosive chili and everyone else brought goodies to share. We played Wii, ping pong, and Apples to Apples. Michael Maher even played us a little music. It was an awesome way to bring in the New Year.

New Year's Eve 2009

Prepare for a miracle!

This is an image of a bone scan, not mine but I thought the illustration might help. The reason I posted this is because I recently had one and the results weren't particularly the ones I had hoped for. I think most know that I was healed of breast cancer 5 years ago. When I went for my annual exam I mentioned the pain I was having in my knees since May. Dr. Philip ordered a bone scan as a precaution with the assurance that it was probably mute and nothing to worry about. A phone call followed 3 weeks later that there is an "area of concern" in my mid-back and I will need to get a CT scan so they can get a better look at it. As if on cue, my back decided to "go out" on me and render me a couch potato for about 5 days. I have since re-gained my mobility, gotten prayed up and have peace over this situation. Mike and I will be heading to Farmington Hills for my CT Scan tomorrow. One can never have too many prayers so if you feel inclined to pray for me, PLEASE do so.
I will get the results on Jan. 6th when I meet again with Dr. Philip.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding: in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your path straight. - Proverbs 3:5-6

Toby is calling

Jo gets to open one present under the tree on Christmas Eve. There are 4 to choose from: Something she WANTS, Something she NEEDS, Something she WEARS and Something she READS. Choices, choices, choices...