A Bump in the Road
Spring is rapidly losing its place as my favorite season.
I always loved the change of seasons as winter faded away, giving trees and flowers fresh new life. While this still continues to happen (eventually - in Minnesota), this time of year brings uncertainty to my life. I am trusting that this will not always be the case.
Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust Him, and He will help you.
Psalm 37:5
On March 3rd I had a CT scan of my abdomen and pelvis (with contrast). All that means is that they insert an IV in my arm and inject a clear solution that lights up on the imaging if there is anything unusual. It also means that I get to experience the unique sensation of wetting myself while laying on the CT table. Sounds fun, right? Haha! The contrast creates a very warm sensation as it moves through the body, starting with the ears and heading all of the way down. It’s strange, but sadly I am familiar with it enough to not be bothered by it.
Last week I had my quarterly blood draw, where all of my Vitamin levels were checked, as well as my CEA level. CEA is the only blood test that can sometimes provide an indication of the presence of certain types of cancer in the body (including colon cancer). The great news here is that my CEA was 1.6, which is the lowest it has ever been for me!
This week I had my follow up appointment with my doctor to discuss all of the test results. My labs were great! I was only borderline low in one level (B3), which we had never measured previously. I was just above the lower limit, so it could have been much worse, but we are still going to bring that level up. My CT scan, however, showed a change in findings that was not as welcome. My doctor would like to have a better look at what the CT showed so she has ordered a PET scan for me. I will then follow up with an oncologist regarding those results.
I am anticipating clear PET scan results, which would indicate that the image on the CT is benign. In the mean time I will trust that God’s plan for me is greater than I can currently see, and that I will continue to have the opportunity to use my story to spread hope. I still place my trust in my savior, Jesus, knowing that even when I begin feeling unsure about something He is with me. He goes before me! He is my source. He is my strength. He is my refuge. He holds the victory!
My upcoming scan is on Monday, April 4th. I welcome your prayers!
“Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you.”
1 Peter 5:7
Until then, we are heading out on Spring Break which I will thoroughly enjoy with my family. I am looking forward to spending uninterrupted time with Darek and the kids, as we road trip across the country and back. Get ready for some Mountains, Grand Canyon, and Sedona photos to flood this blog! :-)
I really do want to love Spring again!
