Your point of view

Dad was to the cardiologist's on Monday (wow! That was just yesterday! It now seems AGES ago.). This gentleman is the head of cardiology at St. Joe's, I assume (forgot to ask, sorry!). Anyways, after a lengthy discussion with the Phyisican's Assistant, the doctor came in for a "chat". The long and short of it is, they decreased Dad's potassium, increased his "heart strengthening medication" (this will be happening approx. every two weeks), have made an appointment for him with a "kidney" doctor and told him that his case is not hopeless.



The reason that I titled this post "your point of view" is because, it IS all in your "point of view". Dad came out of this appointment feeling very encouraged because the doctor gave him some hope. Mom came out of this appointment feeling very overwhelmed because of the adjustment to the meds and because there is now another doctor added to the mix. This reminds me of a "rabbit trail" that missionary, Phil Hunt, took while at our church a couple of weeks ago. He reminded us that our "point of view" is the here and now while God's "point of view" is all of eternity. He used the analogy of a painting saying that our lives are like a brush stroke on God's canvas. If we are not doing what God has called us to, would that brush stroke be missed? "Would you notice a missing brush stroke on the Mona Lisa?" The answer would have to be "Yes!" So, no matter what God has called you to at this moment, what is your "point of view"? Are you doing what matters for eternity? Or, will your "brush stroke" be missed? Even though this isn't what they asked for, Mom and Dad are doing what God has called them to at this moment in time. Let's continue to lift them up in prayer that their "point of view" will continue to be one of praise, honor and glory to our God. I know you weren't counting on a sermon but, there it is. :) I hope that it will encourage someone along the way.



Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers.



Kelly

Did he pass the test?

On monday, Dad had some blood work done, along with checking his blood pressure, oxygen, etc. Pressure looked normal...now we are anxious to see what the results of his blood tests are. His therapy sessions with Dr. Anderson will hopefully show their results in his blood numbers.
Please, continue in prayer for Dad's foot. He is still having some trouble getting it to cooperate. It would be good to see Dad get out for some golf sessions this summer!
Also, pray for Mom as she tries to keep all the appointments and pills straight! And, that she will find even the small tasks to be fulfilling during this challenging time.
Thank you, again, for all your love, prayers, and phone calls.

Suzanne

Into Overtime

Well, I guess some people have been complaining that we haven't added anything new - guess we haven't felt like there was much "exciting" happening to be worthy of adding. But, to satisfy all you bloggers out there, here goes.

Dad completed his first full week with Dr. Anderson and Dr. Anderson has decided that maybe a couple more sessions would be beneficial. So, Dad has now gone into overtime and is back in Skowhegan for a couple more sessions on Dr. Anderson's super sonic herbal heart belt. (Actually, at this writing he has now completed these sessions.) We won't know until his next blood work whether these sessions have been effective or not. The hope (and prayer) is that this will strengthen his heart and possibly even open his arteries up.

Dad continues to have trouble with his "drop foot". We can always tell when he is getting tired because he drags his foot more. Pray that this would rectify itself as the doctors have said that it would.

Also, pray that Dad does not get strep throat. On their way home from NB they stopped to visit with us. I warned them that I had a sore throat but later in the week found out that I actually had strep throat. I did try to keep my distance so, Lord willing, Dad will not get sick from this exposure.

Not much else to add at this time, so I will bid you adieu!

Kelly