Two weeks ago I had several doctor's appointments. I had a couple specialist appointments, an appointment with my GP and a couple appointments for my daughter. It was an exhausting week, and I praise the Lord that He somehow pulled me through.
Although I am seeing one doctor who is convinced I have Lyme Disease, I also wanted to see some other doctors to make sure nothing else is wrong with me. The appointments I had so far were pretty disappointing. I seem to have difficulty communicating the seriousness and reality of my symptoms to doctors. The doctors that I saw listened to me for a few minutes and without any further investigation dismissed me. The one doctor told me that he believes I do suffer what I say I suffer, but cannot diagnose me or treat me. The other doctor that I saw was more interested in telling me about his family than listening to my symptoms. I was hoping for more attention from specialists. It has been a stressful time for me. It is hurtful to be ignored when trying to cry out for help to those who are supposed to help you.
The experience with these doctors has made me all the more thankful for the two holistic MD's that I have. Both of them give me at least an hour of undivided attention when I go in for a consultation. They are extraordinarily thorough in investigating what the problems may be (i.e. physicals, extensive bloodwork, etc). They listen with a great deal of concern and compassion. They have both demonstrated a real desire to help me get better and are distressed when they see me get worse. God has been very good in leading me to these doctors.
My daughter also had a couple appointments. There is some concern that she may have a hearing loss. It is possible that some nerves are damaged, which would prevent her hearing certain frequencies of sound. This means, she may be unable to hear the beginning of words, or the ends of words. We are still investigating this, and have several future appointments to diagnose the problem more accurately. Please pray that God would intervene and give Karalise good hearing. Please pray that if there is a hearing problem, God would give Sony and I wisdom to know how to teach her.
I have been severely exhausted the last couple weeks. I have not been able to get as much help at home with Karalise, so that has made things a bit more difficult. Please be praying that God will give me just enough energy to appropriately care for my daughter, and train her in the way of the Lord.
Dear Lynette, thank you for putting this link on your facebook status, or i would have missed all the effort you've put into sharing your heart! I've read all the entries and many in details... i'll remember to pray for your health, your role as wife and mom, and the grace allowing your to form new bonds with members at your new church. oh, of course i'll pray for your little girl's hearing. I'm sad to read about how you lost two young friend in such a short time, and praise the Lord for sustaining you in more ways than i can summarize here! i know i don't write so beautifully like you, but i just want to let you know from my heart that i love reading your updates to see how you're doing and how i can pray for you. Press on dear sister! i'm so proud of you for your courage to share your heart! May God continue to bless you with much grace, strength and wisdom!
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