After an excruciating two-HOUR wait, we saw the gastroenterologist for three minutes. In that three minutes, he basically said that we should have the labs re-run and "watch" Micah to see if he develops symptoms such as loss of weight or appetite (Ha! This kid eats us out of house and home.), fatigue or muscle aches.
Predictably, the GI doc wasn't thrilled that we're taking Micah to my doctor, but that doesn't deter us. We're used to that reaction from physicians. I wish I had a nickel for every time a medical professional snubbed his (or her) nose at the one protocol that has actually helped me feel better and function well, not to mention brought my liver panel results completely within the normal ranges for the first time in almost 20 years. You would think my experience alone would be enough to convince them that what allopathic medicine has to offer for auto-immune disorders is inadequate at best. Okay, I'll get down off my soap box now.
Bottom line: We will continue to pray for Micah's healing and follow both our God-given parental intuition and God-given guidance. He hasn't steered us wrong yet.
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Monday, March 2, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Divine Companionship
We did stay at the bed and breakfast last night, and I'm so glad we did. We watched K-State beat Texas in overtime, then we ate incredible Indian food at a charming restaurant we've been driving by for ten years. The hot, healthful breakfast this morning perfected the weekend.
As I was re-reading The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. in a bubble bath last night, my eyes scanned a paragraph that reached off the page and grabbed my heart. So much has been written about this brilliant, humble, loving, strong servant of God that I could never add anything of substance. I won't try. And, it would be beyond arrogant and deceitful to compare anything I've ever experienced to the abuse, hatred and suffering he and his family endured in his unending quest for justice for all God's children. But I think anyone who has walked out their faith through life's hardships can relate to these statements by Dr. King.
"If I demonstrated unusual calm during (these trials), it was certainly not due to any extraordinary powers that I possess. Rather, it was due to the power of God working through me. Throughout this struggle.. I have constantly asked God to remove all bitterness from my heart and to give me the strength and courage to face any disaster that came my way. This constant prayer life and feeling of dependence on God have given me the feeling that I have divine companionship in the struggle. I know no other way to explain it. It is the fact that in the midst of external tension, God can give an inner peace."
Yes, He can, He will, and He has. For that, I'm eternally grateful.
As I was re-reading The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. in a bubble bath last night, my eyes scanned a paragraph that reached off the page and grabbed my heart. So much has been written about this brilliant, humble, loving, strong servant of God that I could never add anything of substance. I won't try. And, it would be beyond arrogant and deceitful to compare anything I've ever experienced to the abuse, hatred and suffering he and his family endured in his unending quest for justice for all God's children. But I think anyone who has walked out their faith through life's hardships can relate to these statements by Dr. King.
"If I demonstrated unusual calm during (these trials), it was certainly not due to any extraordinary powers that I possess. Rather, it was due to the power of God working through me. Throughout this struggle.. I have constantly asked God to remove all bitterness from my heart and to give me the strength and courage to face any disaster that came my way. This constant prayer life and feeling of dependence on God have given me the feeling that I have divine companionship in the struggle. I know no other way to explain it. It is the fact that in the midst of external tension, God can give an inner peace."
Yes, He can, He will, and He has. For that, I'm eternally grateful.
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