Waterlogged and disappointed, yet thankful! Today was emotionally challenging. I got my blood tests finished early and then Robbie and I had time for a quick lunch before my 1:30 appointment with the surgeon. Ive been dreading this surgery for eight months now, and today I was ready to set a date for and learn the details of this surgery. I signed in early and I noticed a strange look from the receptionist when I told her I was there for my appointment with Dr. Billups, III. A few minutes later she came out into the waiting room and told me there must be some mistake because Dr. Billups was out of town but I could wait and talk with his nurse. The nurse came in and told me that I had the wrong doctors office because Dr. Halbrooks office was looking for me at that very moment for blood tests and then for an appointment with him at 2:30. I told them I had already been there for blood tests (pointed to my bruised arm) and that Dr. Halbrooks office knew I was planning to be back there when I was finished with the surgeons appointment. I recounted the conversation I had with the surgeons receptionist and nurse when scheduling the appointment for this particular day and time. By this time, Ive reached my saturation point and the tears are flowing. Then she said not to worry that I could come next Wednesday at 11:00. (Another week to experience this dread!) Then we drove back to Dr. Halbrooks office. He is still pleased with my progress and CT scans. He gave me a stronger antibiotic to combat this annoying and lingering urinary tract infection. Then he told me I would probably have to have radiation therapy after the surgery. Tears flowed again as I had thought I would not have to do this. The kind doctor hugged me as I cried. His compassion is remarkable. Someone showing compassion to me also makes me cry tears of humbleness and gratitude. So Im somewhat waterlogged this evening! Im still thankful, even with the disappointments of the day, because I know that God will take them and turn them into good and joyous things! I know that He is in control and has only good plans for me.
Posted on: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 03:20:12 +0000
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