Beyond Bringing Up Boys

I just got home from the ultrasound appointment. The technician said that she saw what "they" were talking about -- an area of no blood flow. However, it appears to her that it is a benign liver cyst, which is not unusual. I'll hear conclusively when the radiologst has read the films but David and I are so relieved. Thanks for your prayers and encouragment. The doctor who ordered the test to look at my ovary is on vacation until next week. I think that is unlikely that I'll hear anything about that until then. I'll update as soon as I know but in the meantime...I have another idea that I'd like your thoughts on... to be continued...

I'm scheduled for an ultrasound of my liver today at 3:30. I'm glad this is done by soundwaves otherwise I might glow in the dark soon :-) Thanks for your prayers.

The tests that I had Monday were ordered by two different physicians. One of the medical assistants from my family doctors office called tonight and said that one of the tests showed an abnormality on my liver. I will need to have an ultrasound to determine the nature of the abnormality. They were unable to give me any more details than this. Grrr.

Thanks so much for your support. My tests today were uncomfortable but not unbearable. The tech told me (without Dr. authorization) that the growth on my ovary has not changed but looks to her to be a hemorrhagic cyst. To my knowledge these are benign. I expect the doctor to call sometime tomorrow and refer me to a specialist where I can get better information. I am praying that I will not have to have surgery. Even “small” surgeries in my situation are a big deal because of the trauma caused by Seth’s birth. I am totally exhausted tonight. I’ll let you all know as soon as I hear from my doctor. You have carried my burden as if it was your own, I am thankful for you, my friends. Good Night.

I promised I would write more about Bible study but felt pretty nauseous the last couple of days. The room where we meet is decorated each week in girly colors with pretty tablecloths and table arrangements. This week at each place setting was also a note card. After the topic of prayer, each of us was asked to meet with the ladies at our table and give prayer requests. Honestly, since I am so new here and would prefer to be private about these health issues that keep creeping up, I was tempted –really tempted—to keep quiet. After all I have so many of you lifting me to the Father. But I didn’t. When my turn came, I simply stated the facts, as I know them now and asked for prayer. A dear lady from the opposite side of the table stood up and said, “Amy, I think that we should lay hands on you, right now and ask for healing.” She came over put her hands on my shoulders and had a conversation with God, that was both sincere and comfortable—meaning it was obvious that she speaks to Hi...