Have you every watched House or The Good Doctor? It's probably my love of medicine and health care that I am intrigued by these 2 shows. House, a cranky doctor, that has issues of his own, but can always seem to solve the most complex medical cases. The Good Doctor, again, a doctor that has his own obstacles to overcome, has a brain to see the complex situations and find a treatment plan. How I wish these doctors were real, and help us out right now.
We were fortunate with Brooke's diagnosis and treatment, we did find something that worked. She still is, and always will be, a medical mystery, but we have come to terms with that. God has given us what we need to know, and has given us peace on what we don't.
Unfortunately lately we are dealing with Ashley's continued fainting episodes. So far there are no answers, and maybe there never will be. We pretty much have been told, "she'll grow out of it." Well at 6'2" I think we are done growing, and it's altering her life. So we are trying to pursue more testing and see if we can get this kid a normal life. We do make light of her situation, because others have it so difficult. And she is fortunate to know when it's coming, so she can be sitting, or more often, we catch her. I can't carry her around like I did when she was little, but Steve and I have gotten good at bear hugging our "little" girl and holding on tight til she comes to. We know how much we love her and hold her tight, so thinking of how much the Lord loves her and is holding her tighter yet gives us comfort.
Then onto the other man in my life, my dad. They made the trip home from Florida this weekend. Dad had health issues prior to leaving for Florida and was told warm weather and walking would help rehab. Well, after 3 more hospitalizations, shortness of breath, more weight loss and fatigue, the above advice was wishful, but not right. Cardiology says it's a lung issue: pulmonology says it's a heart issue. No one is actually finding out the issue. It's time to try something different. The weather isn't as nice here, so they can't get outside like in Florida, but they do have determined family to try and help. We have his name and information in at Mayo Clinic and are waiting to see if he gets an appointment there. He also has a doctors appointment this week. He just wants to know what he's dealing with. When this man isn't able to drive tractors and doesn't want to eat ice cream WE HAVE AN ISSUE!!! We pray we find answers and quickly and that God will protect him and mom through this journey.
We are aware there is only one True Healer. That is not House or The Good Doctor. It's our Heavenly Father. He is showing us His way, peace, patience and importance of being there for each other. If you have time to pray for my parents and Ashley that would be greatly appreciated. We have faith in Him.
This is Ashley's motto in life :) LOVE THIS KID!!
