Evie's Appointment with Her Doctor

The doctor's office actually called her to set up a post hospitalization appointment and we both attended.


We are very happy to have the doctor we have. We've known him for about 15 years and have come to know him fairly well. His kids grew up during that time and he has been unexpectedly transparent with us about that aspect of his life so we feel as is we have a relationship with him of sorts.


He was extremely helpful during the cancer years, helping us understand how what all of Evie's various surgeons and specialists were doing fit together in her treatment.


He is extremely well read and is a natural healer.


And, as we hoped, he made sense of Evie's test results and helped us to see a way forward.


I guess you could say that there was a confluence of symptoms that led to the belief that Evie was having a stroke--that along with some findings in her CAT scan, of course.


She seems to have, among other problems, an inner ear problem (Eustachian tube dysfunction) and that accounts for the ongoing dizziness. Our doctor's idea about the headache is that it is the result of muscle tension in Evie's neck. He prescribed a muscle relaxer for that. We haven't picked it up from the pharmacy yet.


Of course, there is a lot causing tension in Evie's life. My parents are a handful, the dog's demise, changes on her job that have everyone there in transition, and other stresses. I have talked about those stressors in the past.


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Yesterday was our 42nd wedding anniversary. Today is Evie's birthday. You can guess which one.


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Evie has received a nice bunch of Get Well cards, including one from the General Conference staff. Many of our friends have gone out of their way to be a comfort and blessing to us. Thanks to everyone for the kindness and support and prayers.


We are thankful.