December 16, 2006...6:10 pm
Where the Sidewalk Ends…
The word he used was “peculiar” - as in, “you’re still in pain… peculiar.” He wrote me two prescriptions, one for a drug I’ve been off at least two weeks now, and handed me a copy of my file. If I decide to consult further with Dr. Blake, he tells me, that might come in handy. I wonder what I am supposed to do besides consult further with Dr. Blake? Write a book about how to keep your organs healthy while living off vicodin, powerade, and cream of rice?
This is my GI doc, the old school one whom I never liked in the first place. Everyone else in his office yesterday was fifty and starting to bald. I don’t think he knows what to do with me. In fact, I think he’s done with me. He tells me that according to Dr. Klaus’ scope results (the test I had on Thursday) my organs and systems are doing remarkably well for my having maintained such a meager diet for so long.
So scope two and blood test ad nauseam, and they have nothing to tell me. Unless “peculiar” is a diagnostic term, in which case, we’re in business.
Back to Dr. Blake on Tuesday. This being sick thing is wearing me thin – in a lot of ways – and I covet your prayers and notes of encouragement. They keep me going. Pray that I would be able to focus not on the “why” of this present time, but on who God is, and what plans He has for me. Thanks.
- Jess
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December 22, 2006 at 5:19 pm
last night at youth group our youth pastor, Dave, taught from Rev 11:19-12:6 about the woman and the dragon. He said this is the Christmas story for God’s people. These verses say that the woman fled to the wilderness to the place God has prepared in which she is to be nourished…it was awesome to see how the Lord takes care of us. A unique Christmas story, but totally encouraging.
merry christmas, jess! love, stephanie
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