So all the tests for today are complete. Dee Dee did well with the endoscopy, and I had an opportunity to discuss the procedure with the gastroenterologist (Dr. Mangam) afterward. He was very reassuring, which was great for both of us. He did remove 6 tumors, and so Dee Dee is having some pretty solid discomfort now.
Another good thing was that the blood work, scheduled for sometime after the endo procedure, and in another building altogether, was done in the recovery area after the endoscopy. They did this so that she would not have to fast longer, and to make it easier for her. Mayo just consistently gets it right!
Now for the disappointment. I got a call from our primary doc's secretary an hour ago. Dr. Thompson is unexpectedly not going to be seeing patients for the next two months, and that unfortunately includes Dee Dee. We do not know the reason, but due to the length of his absence I suspect it is pretty big, so our prayers are with him and his family. However, we are disappointed! Geoff Thompson is a big part of why we spend the time and money and effort to come to MN in the first place, so this has (temporarily, we pray) knocked us a bit off-center.
That's about it for today. Pray that our emotions and attitudes toward this doctor change would be God-centered and not man-centered. In other words, pray that we remember that our "hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus' blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus' name." He was not surprised by this last-minute change; He ordained it for our good. So, we are praying that this head-knowledge of His promises to us, and His faithfulness to His own glory would quickly transform our hearts as well.
Amen? Amen!
Tony
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