After receiving authorization and getting an appointment for Chicago last week we needed to start the process of getting together everything necessary for that appointment. The end result is that on Monday the 25th we have a most-of the-day appointment at the hospital to get a set of x-rays and a full spinal MRI. It will take a good part of the day because Sam will be sedated for this MRI, due to it requiring 2 hours of him laying perfectly still. This Wed. the 20th, we will be seeing his pediatrician for a pre-op physical, which is required in order for him to be sedated. Please pray that the MRI and sedation will go quickly, and that Sam would remain in good spirits. Also, once again, prayers that insurance would run smoothly, and that this part would all get approved before Monday.
Second prayer request right now is for Sam using his new CPAP machine. This is the machine that will help resolve the obstructive part of his apnea by keeping his airway open overnight. After his last sleep study he felt it was extremely uncomfortable and was not looking forward to getting it. All the parts finally arrived and they trained us in how to use it this morning. After having all the right pieces for his size fitted correctly and seeing all the cool comfort features his machine offers, he is actually a bit excited to wear it tonight for the first time. Please pray that it goes well tonight and that he has a positive experience to get him started.
Finally, I am praising God for the peace He has continually provided us with. I am so thankful for His Word and His presence and the way He has provided the strength needed for each day. I also am praising God for the amazing child that He created in Sam. He has flowed with all of these changes so well, has handled disappointments and restrictions with a maturity that has baffled me, and has accepted all of this with, well, the faith of a child. In short, I praise God for the amazing work he is accomplishing in our family through this. Thanks for walking through it with us. Your prayers are felt.
Kim--
ReplyDeleteThere is a book called "Curious George goes to the Hospital" by H.A. Rey. It's our own little Curious George, but it is one of the original books. In it, George swallows a puzzle piece and has to have X-rays and surgery. It talks about the loud noises with the x-ray and the somewhat scary masks in the O.R. It was one of Josie's favorite books when she was going thru all her tests on her ears and her surgeries. We are praying for you and your family and I am thinking of you.
So glad to hear that you will be seeing Dr. Alden and that your insurance has approved all of this testing and his appointments.
ReplyDeleteI will continue to pray for each of you. You are loved!