MD Anderson Phoned Today
We are encouraged that the process has begun to get a 2nd opinion from MD Anderson Sarcoma Treatment Center in Houston. The lady who called asked a few questions. First, she must verify that we have insurance and are not in an HMO. She said when she has that info from our insurance company, she will e-mail us a form instructing us about what they want us to send them. So, it is once again...wait.
Dan's foot was swollen last night - kept him from sleeping well. The swelling is not too bad today. But he still needs to prop his foot up often. We are going for a 10 minute walk tonight just before bedtime in an effort to help us sleep better.
Life changes so slowly at times that you don't notice the little changes. But in this case, it is as though life exploded, and we find ourselves in a completely different world...a multitude of tests, doctors visits, surgery, a biopsy revealing that cancer cells probably remain in Dan's thigh, visits to Emergency, readmittance to the hospital, visits from Home Health people, more doctors appointments, and waiting, waiting.
The surgeon decided to give Dan a prescription to get a permit so we can use Parking for the Handicapped. It will make life easier until Dan is well and strong again. Speaking of making life easier, we gave away most of our dishes in our "breaking up housekeeping" effort. We don't always have a schedule that gives us time to wash our 3 plates and 4 cereal bowls before the next meal. To keep up that routine until we can leave for Romania is too much for us. So, thinking that I was so clever...I went on line and ordered an inexpensive 4 place setting of Corelle Camellia dishes from Wal-Mart.
Five days later, a big box arrived with my paper work saying Wal-Mart had put dishes in the box. BUT, there was a Baby Monitor set in the box...no dishes! Today, UPS picked up the baby monitor. Wal-Mart says they will replace the baby monitor with the dishes I ordered. Other people have had similar experiences with Wal-Mart. Dan is laughing...he is wondering what Wal-Mart will send next time!
Today was blessed with a Skype visit with my other translator in St. George, and a visit from Angela's mother (recently moved here from China), and her dad. They are living near us now. They brought a real Chinese meal for our dinner. The love being poured out on us while we walk this rocky path makes our life sweet even though we have no idea what is around the next bend. But, then, who does know what tomorrow may bring? Well, God knows. And that's enough for us. -- Anne and Dan