Today is hubby's birthday and he is wanting to go to Einstein's for his free egg sandwich for breakfast. Works for me! I normally would have fixed a big breakfast for him, but he wants Einstein's - so who am I to complain? I love their coffee so it is a win-win for me too. He does love his food - and tonight our middle child is taking him (us) out for dinner. He is looking forward to that as well.
I've mentioned a small amount of hubby's medical issues over time and now he is facing the decision about taking a shot for an issue. He has talked to the doctor and/or the office two-three times this week alone about the side effects. The pills are out of the question - his copay is over $900. They said the shot is considerably less....but the benefits person hasn't called him back yet on the copay cost. That will determine his decision, I'm sure. We even called his PCP yesterday and asked for a call back to discuss. And he did get a callback, and the PCP's answer was he was aware of what this specialist was wanting to do (shot) but he didn't know much about the medication, although he had researched it some. He didn't say 'NO', as he has in some instances, so hubby is thinking he may go ahead with the shot.
I did talk with my boss about it - her dad had similar issues and he refused the shot when it was offered - he was 90 - and when he died earlier this year - it wasn't because of that issue, but falling and breaking his hip... and 'old age' seemed to take over. It's really sad how a broken bone in an elderly person can end up being the reason they go in to a hospital - and then die. Isn't that odd? My mother went in with a broken ankle. I'm sure there is a lot more to medical things.... but still... the reason she went to the hospital was the broken ankle. I miss my mama.
Anyway - the side effects are drastic (to us) if hubby takes the shot. Extreme tiredness and weakness; weight gain; boob gain; and many other things. And as we are fighting constantly about our weight - it's like - really? A shot that will cause weight gain? Just what he was wanting! I guess it is really up to me - and what I prepare for him to eat for dinner. We sometimes eat around 4:30-5PM, but then we sit all evening. I need to encourage him (and me) to go for a walk or DO something to keep the body active enough to burn some calories. That includes me as well.
Ms. Vicky should be back home today or tomorrow, I think. I haven't heard from her for a few days so might text her in a bit to see where they are, and if they are even on their way back. Earlier this week she thought they'd be back on Saturday. I hope she likes all the flowers I've planted in her pots for her and the way I fixed up her courtyard. She may ask that I take it all back home... but I think it looks nice right now. I've been going over and checking on the plants and I think they look great. My flowers are doing great as well.
Matthew 6:6 (NKJV): "But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly."
That scripture is on my mind this morning. Yes, I do have this room that I can come in to and do my 'quiet time', my prayer time. It's currently my 'secret place' with my Heavenly Father. BUT. You know how I have longed to have a place where I don't have all this clutter around. It will probably never happen, but I can long for it. What has triggered it this time?
I saw a photo of Dr. Charles Stanley's 'secret place'. I am so jealous, I admit it. I have grown up in my Christian walk with Charles Stanley. I have several of his cassette studies, I have read several of his books - he didn't pull any punches. If you love Jesus, you will follow Him. And he would lay it out how we 'follow'. It's all the way or nothing. Anyway - he was 90, I believe, when he passed into heaven the other day. But In Touch Ministries (which he founded) showed a photo of his prayer room.
Alone with Jesus. To kneel and pray; to lay prostrate before Him; to sit and talk with Him as a friend. This photo puts a yearning in my heart for a room such as this; a prayer closet. I may never have exactly what I want, but He knows what my heart desires for.... and what I have now... is still used to spend time with Him. That's all that matters. I start my day with Jesus; He is the author and perfector of my faith. I want my life to be all about Jesus.
Blessings!
