11 June 2012

His words come back to me

This afternoon I received a call from the ear, nose and throat doctor that sent me for the MRI of my brain that I wrote about here. The imaging showed what he was looking for and what I had already suspected from my searches online.  I have an acoustic neuroma.  He said the usual treatment is to simply monitor these things, but he feels this is large enough that he is referring me to yet another doctor who has more knowledge and can better decide on treatment options - surgery seems the most likely.

This specialist is in Saskatoon, a good six hours drive away, so Rick and I will have to make it at least an overnight trip.  I don't know how long it will be before I know when my appointment is scheduled.

I feel a bit foggy, knowing I will need to be courageous and patient in waiting and also knowing that patience is a gift I have difficulty holding on to.

I'm reminded that the words the Lord gave to me for 2012 were courage - focus - trust.  With the year almost half over I re-read His message, humbled and awestruck and again in His hands.


 

2 comments:

Shark Bait said...

I just prayed for you.
And I am grateful to read how the words came back. Good luck with them.

Jason Stasyszen said...

Praying for you, Karin. I love too how the words that He gives us earlier in the year make so much more sense as things unfold. I've been doing the same thing this week. How good He is to prepare us with His word and grace. Blessings to you in all these next steps.