Hubby went to the doctor yesterday to complete his wellness checkup. Overall it was a good report. Hubby said that as the doctor went through the tests and asked questions about his recent surgery and other doctor visits, things went fairly well. One thing that didn't set well at all was that the pulmonary doctor did a phone 6 month check-up and that was a irritant to his doctor. His reasoning - which makes sense - when you aren't face-to-face - but do a '6 month check-up over the phone - there is a greater chance (especially at hubby's age) to misinterpret what is said and not totally understand. This office had called hubby yesterday afternoon again but he was driving so they said they'd call him back - we think it is about getting another cat scan on his lungs to check for the blood clots. Overall, hubby is doing well after surgery. He has been getting on the treadmill for a few minutes and the doctor told him that was great - to slowly work up to 25 minutes a day and not fast or try to accomplish any great exercise, but just to walk.
There was one thing the doctor did get after him about and that was hubby had gotten confused on one of the medications he was told to quit taking by one of the other doctors.... and he had quit taking this really strong cholesterol medication (he takes 2-3 different cholesterol meds I think) and his cholesterol had jumped from 107 up to 157 in two weeks. Not a good thing. He was told to stop the other and get back on this one. One thing I will say about his doctor, he is VERY thorough and makes sure that hubby understands clearly what he is to take and do and promotes keeping him healthy. And I like that about him. Most doctors may talk to you while you are there, but doesn't tell you specifically things but just general. And yes, they did discuss hubby falling and the weakness and that is why for now the treadmill is preferred for him to walk. Doctor feels most of it is from the surgery and the uneven sidewalk where his balance was thrown off. One thing that is concerning that we found out..... an enlarged prostrate (which happens to older men) causes blood clots - and most men over 50 can have them and not know it. It's not cancer causing the enlarged prostrate, it's age (at least in this case) and that is what they need to watch. We both found that information interesting, as hubby has had prostrate cancer and his numbers jumped a small amount a few months ago. He goes back soon for another test to see what the count is. So all in all, a good report. He is to go back in three months to have his cholesterol checked again. Then this doctor wants to eliminate one or two of the other cholesterol meds if this one gets it way down like it was. Eliminate pills? Absolutely!
I am so ready for this weekend and not working. Not sure why I am so tired this week. And it doesn't help I'm not sleeping well either. I struggled to stay up til 8PM last night - and then I think I woke up every hour. Don't know why; not worried about anything; my mind isn't focused on anything. So this morning I am again dragging. But, I will get over it. Need to just set my mind not on my tiredness, but on what I need to accomplish. And if I need to, take a nap later.
John 3:16 (NKJV): "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved."
What a loving and faithful God we have! If you read in the Old Testament you often will read where the Israelites were afraid of God and didn't want to come close to Him. But that is what God wants us to do! He sent His only Son to dwell among us, to become like us, that we will no longer be afraid of Him (there is a godly fear, which is different), but will know that He is not only real, but He is a loving and kind Father.
We have no problem in giving up our lives for our children, but could you give up your life for those who don't care or know about you? Yet, that is what Jesus did. Jesus loves us so much that He willingly went to the cross and gave up His life for me, and for you. He loves us that much. He knew us even then. He knew our sinfulness. He knew those who would love and serve Him, and He knew which of us would turn away, or even would be lukewarm towards Him. He knew all this, and yet He was willing to give up His life for us, to become sin for us; taking all our sinfulness upon His own shoulders, and suffering just for us.
As I sit here and think about what Jesus did for you and for me, I am in awe that someone could love me that much. He made a way, when there was no way, to be reconciled to our Heavenly Father. In Him alone we move and live and breathe. What a Savior!
Take some time today to thank Jesus for His gift of life to us - that in and through Him, we live and move and breathe, for through Him we have access to our Heavenly Father. Jesus said that no one omes to the Father but through me. Jesus is all we need. Can you trust Him with what is on your heart and mind this morning?
Blessings!
