Monday, August 18, 2008

Scott and the Doctor Update

Dr Meads got us into a specialist!!! Hooray- this doctor sees all kind of weird cases so we will fit right in. He spent 2 hours with Scott at the first appointment plus he is reviewing all the tests they have done so far and had a bunch more done. I would love to trade places with Scott because it is really hard for me to watch him suffer. It is selfish of me because I know that through our suffering and trials we come to know God but it is very hard for me. He now has an excellent doctor that I hope can make a huge difference in at least narrowing down on what he has. The pain is now constant and I don't know how he keeps going, but he does and he rarely complains. Some of the tests are just plain old awful. He is very brave and I just love him. His hands, feet, intestines and mouth are so very dry and the pain in his back can drop him to the ground. It was just a year ago I sat with Aunt Sue in the hospital for almost a month all together. Aunt Sue and I had a good time talking but there were some very hard times. Now if I am not with Scott at an appointment I am on the phone with doctors or records departments. I sure pray that our health care system does not become socialized as I can't bare any more hoops to jump through. Well I guess I can bear anything because I am working to trust in God. I know within me is greatness that has been unlock from blessings and that if we endure we can do it all. Sometimes I just feel scared and wish Scott was healthy again. I think stress is playing a huge part but I am not yet sure how to help him cut down on it. I am often afraid to ask in prayer because can I handle what I know I need to do? What a wimp I can be. I have never regretted following a prompting. Why would I not want to follow advice from an experienced guide who wants me to succeed? Faith is a funny thing. Scott is my bestest buddy, I love to talk to him. That is one of the blessing I get to spend lots of time with him at appointments, he can make me laugh. He is very special. He has been on the road working, doing his calling and everything else on his plate still being sweet in all that pain. He really is my hero. By the way construction and hospital just don't mix.

2 comments:

KarsonK2 said...

We hope that you get things figured out quickly cause we love you guys and want Scott healthy.

Sarah or someone like her said...

Yea! I mean, not that Scott's still sick, but that maybe now you guys can really figure out what's going on and how to fix it - that kind of yea! I hope it doesn't take too long and all will be well soon.