Change of Plans

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After talking back and forth with my doctor here, one of the nurses informed me that “everyone” had decided it would be best to change the plans a bit and check out on of the local GI doctors instead of going all the way to Seattle. I think they were not so keen on the idea of me traveling.
I met with a GI doctor here earlier this week for a consultation. I have a colonoscopy tentitively planned for November 14, just waiting for the GI doctor’s office to confirm openings with the hospital.
If I had to give that office one word it would be “oldschool” - they seemed a bit confused when I handed them a debit card, and informed me that they “can’t use those things.” The doctor referred to my work in computers as “building circuit boards and such.” I remain confident that colons and large intestines look the same today as they did in 1980, and I’m pretty sure this doctor has a lot of experience.
The nurse there made me laugh as well. In the middle of the normal drill, she put her hand on my knee and informed me that it was all going to be ok. “Breath, honey, you look terribly nervous.” I tried informing her that I shake like that most of the time, but she just went on telling me that I was going to be alright. I smiled for her, which seemed to work.
My friend Rob, who has a high-definition video production business (for which I am currently building a flash website) jokingly asked if he could tape my colonoscopy in HD. If he pays for it I’m all game!
So, all laughs aside, I do covet your prayers. It’s not easy dealing with this, but I know that God is in control and I am trying to trust fully in Him. Eric, who has been my constant encouragment (as well keeping tabs on my eating and sleeping habits), is on a school trip in Europe for the next week and a half. I’d appreciate your prayers for him as well, that God would bless his time in Europe and bring him home safely.

In His grace,
Jess

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