Appointment and CT

Hi friends! I'll do this in 2 parts-

For those that just want facts:
8AM appt. went well--saw the Dr/surgeon and his team
3:25 CT scan
Scheduled PET scan for 8AM tomorrow

If you're a guy and that's all you want, stop reading.

For those that like the fluffy stuff:
The appointment this morning was just another display of Mayo's excellence and streamlined process.  We got in on time.  The doctor, the physicians assistant, the nursing staff...everyone treats you like a human and is patient and kind. It's surreal. They immediately began speaking about the reports from KC with knowledge and confidence.  The doctor has a gentleness about him.  Not in a flighty sort of way, but that felt grandpa-like.  He asked and listened about our kids.  But when he spoke about Scott's pathology reports, he was confident, not cocky, and it brought peace. It was as if God was being gentle with us, after having felt so nervous last week.  They presented options based on what the CT and PET scan will show.  They took fear out of words like aggressive and rare, and instead said what is rare elsewhere, isn't rare to them.  It was as if God whispered "I told you nothing surprises me."  Now don't hear me saying I think these men were speaking God's words or even know Him...I don't know.  But I do believe God met us in that room and had words specifically for us.  It is Him that we stand on-not what the doctors said.

Plans for the CT and PET scan were immediately put into place.  CT was at 3:25 this afternoon and quick!  I sat outside at a table listening to songs people had sent and trying to read a bit--more Psalm 77.  Scott was done so quick, I didn't get far!

We feel peace today--peace that we know the world doesn't give but that MUST be from God.  The prayers and encouragement are reminders that we are not alone and that you are fighting on our behalf!  We feel it! 

We wait for for the PET scan in the morning.  You can join us in praying that the PET scan shows NO cancer elsewhere!  That's our current bold ask! 

"Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our hearts". 

Isaiah 26:8

His name and His fame are what we are after.  And food for dinner. :)

Lauren