God is already working well in this new year. I called the Kirklin Clinic to get a jump on Clay’s PET scan approval (I would like to take this opportunity to defend my husband- he can speak for himself, but I think that his problem is that he is too darn nice with these medical people. Having worked in a medical office, I am better at being a little more firm.) Anyway, the insurance precertification person called me back yesterday, and then today to tell me that BCBS approved Clay’s PET scan for February. That may not seem like a big deal, but considering the grief that we went through to try to get it approved in November, we are relieved! As we mentioned, the PET/CT is better than the CT alone, because the doctor will be able to tell if the tumor cells are alive, or if the chemo killed them. So pray for dead cells! That sounds gross, doesn’t it? 
Clay’s appointment is February 19th, and hopefully the PET scan will be the same day. Please keep him in your prayers. He is feeling good and looking good, but I think that there is a part of us (well, of me, anyway) that won’t feel good until the doctor tells us for sure that the mass is just dead tissue.
In the meantime, God is faithful. I think He is teaching me not to look over my shoulder all the time, but to trust that there is a much bigger plan that I am not privy to. That said, this whole thing still is scary.
Got to run. I will see if I can get Clay to write an entry soon.
Much love,
Lauren
2 responses so far ↓
Alicia // January 19, 2009 at 9:33 pm |
We will continue to pray!!! Thanks for letting us know. Also, thanks for being transparent durning this journey.
Linda Bedsole // January 25, 2009 at 2:57 am |
Dad and I are praying, and will also be glad when this next PET is done. Thanks for your honesty along the journey! We love you both!
mom and dad