In my morning class yesterday, I joked with the moms about what should be good ideas for Valentine’s Day. For example I suggested plastic flowers are better because they don’t dry up and need to be thrown away. We had a fun discussion.
The laughter helped distract me from the fact that I had a doctor’s appointment in the afternoon. I went to the doctor and saw his Physicians Assistant. I actually like talking with her and I know my doctor goes over everything with her.
The PA listens and will sit and talk for a while. My doctor also listens. Anyone living with chronic illness will attest to the fact that finding a doctor who listens and works with you to find out what is going on is a gift.
They came up with a plan for me which starts with seeing a dermatologist to get my recurring face rash checked out to rule out things before sending me back to a rheumatologist. The recurring rash is a butterfly shaped one across my nose and cheeks which could be an indication of something.
So for the next few months, I will be a pinball patient again. Pinball patient is how I describe the experience people with chronic illness go through as they go from doctor to doctor. I shared about being a Pinball Patient last March.
While being a pinball patient, it helps to have friends who pray, a doctor who listens, and most of all for me time with Jesus in the mornings to start my day. It is also awesome that my Life Group at church is there for me.
So off I go on another adventure of bouncing around from doctor to doctor but not hoping to get the high score. 🙂
Thank you for reading. God Bless.
I like your strength.. Behind these lines, I read the unwavering strength of a person who loves Jesus. Rather than something so painful and depressing that most people take your situation as which is mostly true, you have found strength in it!! I wouldn’t know what’s more beautiful than that.
The presence and love of Christ see you through this once again. God bless you!
Thank you so much 🙂
Praying for wisdom for your Dr’s, and prayers of comfort and healing for you.
Thank you little sister 🙂
Sending out prayers and love, brother. With every ricochet of the pinball, know He is there. Oh, and I like the idea of plastic flowers myself. I have what we call a black thumb when it comes to plant life. It’d be nice to receive something I can’t kill. 😁
Thank you little sister 🙂
Plants don’t survive with me either
You’re welcome! Nice to know I’m not the only one! 🙂
I feel the same way when I talk with others going through similar things.
I hope and pray they find out what is going on. I’m glad you have an understanding doctor and PA.
Thank you little sister. How are you?
Doing well. Just resting today. Hope your day is good. 😊
It is good. Having a peaceful day 🙂
prayers sent up this afternoon for your appts. my friend…..
Thank little sister 🙂
🙂 it is my pleasure to pray for you.
I will be praying for you, Matt. Praying that the lesion will be benign and praying for your strength.
Thank little sister
I’m praying for you.
Thank you
Praying for a short game of pinball!
Thank you 🙂
Short game would be good 🙂
Praying they figure it out quickly and don’t bounce you around too much!
Thank you for praying 🙂
Smiles. I pray for strength for you always big bro. 🤗
Thank you little sister 🙂
You are welcome bro. 🤗