Doctor's visit on Thursday

So we are at the doctor's today. In fact, I am here in the waiting room while Beth gets another CT scan. Dr. Kreikemeier (GI doctor) wanted to do this scan in order to check her abdomen and such for any irregularities. This is only a precaution, but nonetheless we are here back in the hospital! He has also asked her to get some blood work to check for something that may be causing the anxiety attacks. He actually said that this stuff for which he is checking gives the symptoms of anxiety attacks, but it is not really anxiety. As well, he has referred us to a "mobility" specialist who is quite familiar and knowledgeable about the esophagus. We are hoping that she may have something to suggest in regards to what is going on with Beth's pain. PLEASE PRAY! for a soon appointment. He mentioned that she is VERY hard to get an appointment with soon, so it may be a couple months before seeing her. You can imagine that hearing this was frustrating considering the situation. We know that God has the ability and capacity to make that appointment sooner, so we will pray! The doctor has given her a prescription for the same little blue pills that she received in the hospital. We are hoping that a return to that may help as well. He has also given her a green light to begin eating anything that she feels like eating, including milk substances. He has continued the precaution of eating anything too spicy. So, we will continue to pray that as she begins to eat normal or at least different foods that she will be able to eat pain free. I believe there is a connection between her not being able to eat consistently or well due to the pains, her anxiety, and the possibility that the medicines react the way they do. The problem is I am not a doctor and I may be completely wrong about that. But, it is a thought.

So, those are my thoughts for the day. It was definitely good to see the doctor today and speak with him about these issues. It was also good to catch up with a friend personally today. No doubt, this has been a hard, long road. I am very tired! Thank you for your prayers, love, and support. It is encouraging to read your comments, listen to your voice mails, and to see you face-to-face. Thank you for being the tangible presence of Christ's body to us as we go through this. THANK YOU!