Tom went to Detroit on Tuesday with his sister, Cathy. They were on the road at 5:00 am. They had a good visit and Tom was told that his blood work showed his potassium and magnesium are at good levels as a result of the change in the drugs he takes. However, they have removed him from one of the drugs that controlled the swelling and fluids in this neck. This makes his mornings very difficult. Tom's next visit will include his scans once again. I am not able to go with him as I am in school on Monday evenings & with Katie having basketball on Saturday's getting his scans done over the weekend does not fit. So, I am sad that he has to go alone.
We received a letter today that Tom's PCP is closing his practice. Tom has relied heavily on Dr. D for so many years. There are not many doctors that have the quality of care that he has provided. I am sure that Tom will be placed in good hands, but it will take a bit to get comfortable knowing that there is a different doctor at the helm. I work at the same hospital as Dr. D, it made me laugh that every time he e-mails me I have my out-of-office on & he's teased me about it. Tom went to see him last Friday and get the flu shot & go over his labs, Dr. D asked Tom, "Does your wife work?" We will both miss him. I am glad that he will still be at the hospital and I can contact him.
During this fall season I am reminded again of how lucky I am that my husband is such a fighter. He has a great outlook on life & he is determined to watch all his children graduate. Life is so fragile and hearing in this past year of all the families who've lost their father, husband, & provider helps me to remember not take mine for granted.
I believe this verse sums up what I am trying to say "Don't be weary in prayer; keep at it; watch for God's answers and remember to be thankful when they come" Colossians 4:2
