Here are some disturbing facts that I have learned today. Apparently, we are supposed to travel naked! We just paid $80 for us to both check two bags. Even more concerning, Sky Mall now sells a portable microwave for those who want to carry it around like a brief case. That cannot be safe. Speaking of safety...they also make a stainless steel wallet. How do you get that through security. Our new friends sent us home with a tiny jar of homemade raspberry jelly and it was almost considered contraband! Haha
Okay, for the serious stuff: We arrived at the Clinic at 7:30am to try standby one more time. About 9:30am, Penny...an amazing nurse, came and told me they were going to see me. We met with the urologist who rushed testing for us too. We left the clinic and arrived at the airport with plenty of time to spare. Speaking of blessings, they were able to switch our seats so John and I could sit together, and we arrived 30 minutes early to Chicago! It has been an awesome day! We are expecting to land in SA around 9:40pm where we will be met by my parents and presumably, very tired children.
Within a week or two, we should receive all of our reports and instructions from all of the Mayo Clinic specialists. Then we will schedule our meeting with a rheumatologist and start the immune suppressant drugs....and about 20 other new meds that they are adding to the list. I may need a schedule board like at the airport to keep them all straight. Jk
Thank you again to everyone for your prayers and support. I ask that you continue to pray with me for my amazing family. This hasn't been easy for any of them, but they have all handled it with grace and loving support. I know how blessed I am to have each of you in my life. God Bless!
As always late again,been trying to send this to you for a while. my prayers are with you, therefore you should be covered all around. also missing you Dawn doesnt fight well without you. things arent the same so we all need to see your face in the place. (HOLLER ATCHA YA BOY) Luqman
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I am so sorry I missed you while you were at the Mayo. Know that my prayers have been with you all week. I pray that God's healing hands will be with you and your Dr.'s and you will soon be back to normal. Stay strong. Sara
ReplyDeleteErnie & I are so happy to hear you had a very productive trip. The Lord will watch over you and John and give you the strength and faith to handle this challenge. Ihave no doubt it will make you a stronger, loving couple. We will see you soon. Love to you, John and the kids.
ReplyDeleteYou are one amazing woman with such a great attitude!! You will be in my prayers as you and your family search for the answers and treatments that are right for you.
ReplyDelete~Shannon (Dyste) Holt
Hey Kim,
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that you were finally able to see the urologist!
...and about that briefcase microwave...how crazy is that?? haha
I take lots of pills too, and they make some pill cases that are larger than most. Your doctor or pharmacist may give you one, but if not, you can go to the pharmacy near St Lukes Baptist or another pharmacy near the transplant center and get one.
So glad to hear the good news and glad you both are home safely. I hope you can enjoy a few 'normal' days now.
Thanks for blogging your experiences for us.
Karen
I will continue to keep you & your entire family in my prayers. If you need anything...especially help with the kids & the beginning of school, don't hesitate to contact me.
ReplyDeleteCindy Nohavitza (Mills)
Kimberly,
ReplyDeleteYou have always been my girl and I thank the Lord for that. You are at the top of my prayer list anong with John and your family. Through our Lord all things are possible and we trust Him for your recovery and inner peace. He says we are to call on Him and He will answer us. Jeremiah 33:3. We love you. Allen & Esther Love