First, please accept my apologies for the delay in updating everyone. Cecile, who usually does this, attempted several times over the last few days. For whatever reason, each time , her entry would disappear into cyberspace. Maybe God would have you hear from the horses mouth this time! Lol. Hold on! This could get long; cause I write in detail! (much like I speak!) On Sunday night, prior to my leaving, I totally forgot that a friend had offered to let me stay at his home (nearer to the Washington DC- Reagan Airport) to save me from needing to leave at 4:30 in the morning. Turns out that my flight got cancelled due to weather. Thank you, Lord!, right? Having to leave later meant adjusting appointments in Chicago! When I called the scheduler, we seemed to be able to rearrange w/o much problem so long as the limo that picked me up at the Chicagos Midway airport did not delay getting me to the hospital, due north, in Zion, Il. ( I usually fly into Milwaukee and travel south to Zion which is about 1/2 way between the two cities.) When the limo wasnt there I was not happy, knowing that my schedule was very tight. I called and they informed me that there was another patient coming in shortly, and because of the weather they combined our rides so I had to wait for an hour! What could I do? I called to inform the hospital that I would not make it on time. The other rider was a new patient, a little nervous about what would transpire; ministry opportunity, not squandered! Thank you, Lord!, right? I arrived at the hospital 20 minutes late for my scheduled appointment, I dont get to check in to the hotel first. I get checked into the Cardiology department, they notify the Doctor. ( I had to see a Cardiologist first because of the episodes of arrhythmia in the previous weeks.) It seems like it is taking a long time, so I ask if they could check to see what the delay is... It shouldnt be much longer. is the response. ...Two hours later, I go in to see the Cardiologist. They apologize because, although they see that the schedule says Im here, they heard that my flight was cancelled and had no idea that I was actually in the waiting room! Now its too late for them to access my port tonight for my Chemo infusion tomorrow... this means I dont have to have a tube hanging out of chest the rest of the night, while I sleep, and most of the next day until infusion time! Yay! Thank you, Lord! right? Tuesday night at the hotel is Bingo Nite. Im really groggy after infusion and dont feel much like bingo. Im feeling like I could use a little encouragement so I make myself go downstairs for some bingo. The hotel no longer does bingo on Tuesdays, they now have a... Christian church service!? Great service, I was so encouraged! Thank you, Lord!, right? The next morning, I leave the mandatory 4 hours prior to flight time for the 1 hour ride back into Chicago, to the airport. An hour and 1/2 into my ride, I get a call from the airlines... your flight has been cancelled, we can get you on a flight 1 hour later? The traffic causes me to arrive only 1/2 hour before boarding time for my original flight. Im in a wheelchair and Midway Airport is too big, too busy and too high security for me to navigate this crowd in a timely manner! Good thing my flight was cancelled and I have an extra hour! Thank you, Lord!, right? All this to say, Im home safe and sound. Even when things dont seem like theyre good, if you let God take charge, it aint so bad! My cancer numbers are only slightly down, but the key word is down! The Cardiologist at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America is in agreement with the ER Doc at Mary Washington, the PACs are benign and probably caused by the stress to my body which is caused by chemo and just the battle with this cancer! My Oncologist has reduced my chemo dosage in order to lessen the side affects. She feels confident that this reduction will not hamper my progress. Please pray that God will continue to show His favor in this journey He has laid out for me and my family. Additional prayer requests are as follows: - Our insurance policy has offically expired effective 12/31/14. Thanks to a gift, we were able to pay for COBRA ($1553) to continue coverage for January. We are not eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, nor assistance with Obamacare. The least expensive coverage through Obamacare is $632 a month for 60% coverage, my chemo costs $30,000+ for each treatment which I receive every 3 weeks( two treatments coming up in Feb.); that means our portion would be $12,000+ each treatment through Obamacare... Not feasable. The current fine for not having insurance is about $1000 dollars, collectible at next years tax filing; but no insurance means no treatments. There are charity programs out there with free clinics and for hospital write-offs... were looking into those. Please pray for resolution in this situation. I know Gods got a plan! - We may need to move closer to Fredericksburg with all that is going on. I am willing to work, but my doctor prefers that I dont. I have been able to convince her to let me work 2-4 hours a day, but shes doubtful I can do that!? The housing is not affordable on our disability income. We may need to sell or at least rent our house. All of this depends on prayer #1. Please pray for His will to be done. I dont want to strive too hard and be outside of His plans! - This is how wonderful CTCA is: They give preference for QUALIFIED potential employees if they are patients. Understanding that most can only work part-time, they provide insurance coverage for those part-timers so that they may continue treatment. The downside: we must relocate ( Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Pheonix, or Tulsa ) and it takes time for the hiring process if there is anything for which I might qualify! Again, we would have to sell/rent our home. It is an option and we are considering all options because we must. Please pray for Gods favor in His choice only, and that He would close the doors that are not meant for us. I know that this is long, but thanks for reading and God Bless you all! But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength... (2Timothy 4:17a)
Posted on: Sat, 17 Jan 2015 03:18:00 +0000
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