#4. the Mayo Clinic - w/ guest poster Linda

Today we have a special guest poster.  It's non other than the wonderful. . .the infamous. . .the tireless. . .the forever loving. . .the mother of the mystery herself. . .Linda!!!

Jamie had a rough day of testing, so here is the update from the mouth (actually fingers) of Linda:

Hello from Minnesota to each of you,

God certainly has been involved in all of the details here at the Mayo!  Today was a very tough day for Jamie.  Both mentally & physically.  We were scheduled for 2 appointments today and were able to add another 1 which was originally scheduled for tomorrow.  This was an answer to prayer as that frees us up to move our appointments around and, Lord willing, have an earlier exit date.  Please pray that our Neuorology appointment, which is next week Oct. 7th, would be able to be moved to this week.  

We both are amazed (why, I don't know) that EVERYTHING is just falling into place.  Why do we doubt what God promises?

A quick run down on today:  

7:45am appointment with Endocrinologist.  Apparently in Jamie's records that we brought from home was a report that she had a lump on her thyroid (which no one mentioned back home).  The doctor, without even talking insurance, payment or involving the Business Office said "I would like to do an ultrasound on the lump, and it will be on me".  During the ultrasound she says she'd like to do a biopsy (which was done within 30 minutes!).  It was very uncomfortable and painful for Jamie. Eight needles in the neck.  

The next appointment was an ultrasound of the neck!  When she was finished at that appointment the Endocrinologist called and asked if we could come back as she had the results.  The biopsy was not cancer, PRAISE GOD!  We had 25 minutes to get to the. . .

Next appointment:  Transesophagea Echocardiogram (put under - tube down her throat to check behind the heart for any holes).  

Needless to say we exited the HUGE clinic via-wheelchair to the shuttle.  She rested a bit and we went downstairs in the hotel for dinner as she hadn't eaten since 6:00 this morning.  For those of you who know Jamie well, this won't surprise you:  she still had a smile for everyone and couldn't have been any nicer!!!

Her pulse rate and blood pressure continue to be very low. So many have commented on that (whatever that means, I don't know).  All in all we are both VERY encouraged and just continue to thank God for allowing us to be here. We thank all of you for your prayers and support. We'll continue to keep in touch.

Love,  Linda - and Jamie   :-)