Medical update

So....I scheduled a visit with Dr. Curran, the soonest he had available ( per scheduling) was September 26th. WHAT!??!! That's like three months away(from the day I scheduled it, I realize this update is a little past due)!! Dah-dah-dah-dah! Lucy to the rescue! She offered to call Dr. Curran, stating that he's probably want a ct scan or something to look at before seeing me. So she called me a few days later and said that as soon as I had that test done, she would let Curran know, and he'd get me right in. John and I had talked about me moving to Lucy's practice once insurance kicked in, the idea of seeing the same doctor every time I go was quite a novelty. So Lucy got me an appointment with one of her colleagues, Joanne Skaggs-and I LOVE her! She sent me to GMH for some tests; high resolution ct scan, ultrasound of my slightly enlarged thyroid, and an Echocardiogram......Those things hurt! Basically an ultrasound of the heart, but there's a ribcage in the way, so they have to press really hard. It's like being nearly impaled with a blunt object;two days later I'm still tender.
While waiting for testing day to come, Dr. Curran's office called to say there had been a cancellation and they could get me in much earlier than Sept. 26th. They had an opening on August 2nd. Awesome, but no, we'll be in Philly! So back to the first appointment date. Testing schedule set, and Dr. Curran's office calls to say that I have an appointment for July 29th, the day before we leave for Philly. Perfecto!
Test results are in yesterday(July 20) Dr. Skaggs calls me at work to give me the results of my echo, but I was at work and couldn't return her call until today. I've never been called for test results before, usually we review them the next time I see the doctor. You only get a call when there's bad news right? I don't know. I got up this morning and was about to call Dr. Skaggs when I got a call from Carolina Cardiology to schedule an evaluation, I had my choice of seeing my cardiologist, Dr. Vaz, or anybody available. I chose Dr. Vaz of course, and set up an appointment for August 16th. Then I called Dr. Skaggs to get the results, She was with a patient and asked if she could call me back. Of course, that would be fine. A couple minutes later, I got a call from Carolina Cardiology, the receptionist had called Dr. Skaggs office to tell them the appointment was set up and the date, and they told her it was supposed to be emergent. So I'm going tomorrow at 3:30, to see a doctor I don't know...and I'm not sure why yet. But it's OK, my husband loves me, and my great and loving God is in control of this situation( as my husband reminded me when I told him).

In other news, John has finished his Masters, and we're going to Philadelphia to celebrate that and our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY:) and for a much needed vacation....a whole seven days away from my job, and two weekends in our beloved city. Two Sunday celebrations at the dearest place on earth-Grace Bible Church. The past month or so has been very trying to our patience, and our emotions as we look forward to; being at Grace, and worshipping, and celebrating Jesus with our dear brothers and sisters; fellowship with dear friends like Danny and Becky Adams, and their girls, Tom and Karen Horton, and their family, Ian and Rachel McConnell and their kiddos, sweet giants of the faith, Walt and Roberta Grummt and Curt and Cindy Brown, my dear sister Linda Kilner, Brad and Heidi Steiner....my heart longs to be with these and many more dear friends. And then there's the food...the driving amongst northerners who are in a hurry to get where they need to go, and are almost never in the way. I LOVE driving in this city!

There's a lot coming in the next few days, possibly big decisions to be made, possibly bad news to hear, and, most likely, more tests to go through. But my loving Father is sovereign, none of this will surprise Him, and His plan is perfect. And at the end of these next LONG 8 days, we will leave this place for 10 days away from work, to be together the whole time, if we choose. I look forward to getting my fill of quality time with my husband. Work has made it very difficult of late, and I'm nearly running on empty. Thanking God for His provision in this.