Waiting: October 20

(See below for after the exam report.)

October 20 morning: Since last report, I've continued to feel calm and reassured that everything is in God's hands. I must accept whatever He allows or puts in my life, then lean on Him to get me through the tough times.

Yesterday, I caught myself, in the afternoon, actually feeling HAPPY, even JOYFUL! How weird is that? Surely I should be stressed about the upcoming test and potential results. But, the Spirit was with me, what more could I ask for?!

On Saturday, we spent about 7 hours in the car travelling to and from Snoqualmie Falls to visit my daughter & her husband for lunch and then visit my cousin and his family for dinner. During all the driving, I could feel the "mass" in my lower pelvic region pressing against the top of my leg. No pain, just some pressure. So, I'm really hoping it can be removed, whatever it is!

Today, I woke up feeling a little stressed, not about the test, but about the drinking of the 3-4 cups of water 2 hours prior to the test and HOLDING IT! Trusting God to control those sphincter muscles!

Trusting God to give wisdom to the radiologist who will be reading the results - no errors today! Trusting God for quick reporting of the results!
Thanking God for those who have been praying for me!
Thanking you who have been praying for me!

Well, I will report after the exam . . .

October 20 evening: Hi there. I was nervous waiting for the exam - my heart beating in my throat. Just trying to get the pay parking machine to work is a trial in itself and I'm sure can easily cause some people heart attacks!
The exam was uneventful. The technician took several pics for a variety of angles. She keep apologizing for pressing on my full bladder. Well, stop doing that, I wanted to say!
The results are evaluated by the radiologist today, who dictates a report which is sent to the secretarial pool. Sometime next week, the finished letter is faxed to my doctor. This delay is unacceptable! I've made an appointment with the doc for Friday morning. Maybe he can make a phone call. Hey, there's a prayer request! May God intervene to quicken this process!

I'm feeling somewhat discouraged. Contemplating the worst case scenario. But, am telling myself just to "be" in the present. Trying to keep my mind busy with other things.

If you prayed for me, THANK YOU!