Good News Before The Bad
Normally when I think of an ultrasound I think of babies, computers with black blobs and happy moms. I am very sad to say I am not having a baby and I'm not a happy mom. I did, however, see tons of black blobs and get tons of that warm jelly stuff all over my tummy and to be quite honest? It kind of hurt! The ultrasound tech pushed that thing hard and it was not a very pleasant experience.
Today I very impatiently waited for the call from my doctor to let me know the results. I finally called at approximately 4:09pm. The doctor and nurse were busy... Ugh! On a side note, I could really use some work in the patience department. Anyway, they called me back and told me some good news! Yay! After this week, it's nice to have a bit of good news :) So here it is! My gallbladder is completely fine! No stones. As far as my liver goes, nothing new was shown on the ultrasound.Which is great! Nothing new is a good sign.
Of course, sometimes, when good news comes, bad news partners with it. I received a call from the University of Utah Transplant Center, which I might add, is the best in Utah and one of the top Transplant clinics in the United States. But...unfortunately my insurance will not cover anything at the Transplant Center. This was horrible news... I can barely afford my life right now, let alone adding thousands of dollars in doctor visits, IV's and surgeries. It's going to take a very big financial toll on my little family. Luckily, there might be a way! According to the health care laws in this wonderful country, I am allowed to be on my parents insurance until the age of 26. We are working on getting me back onto theirs. We believe the soonest possible time we can do this is January, which is coming fast, but not fast enough. It would be a great blessing if it did work out, regardless if that happens now, or in January.
What makes it all worse is that my parents are in Europe. They left a few days before I figured out I needed a transplant and won't be back for another week! This would be so much easier with my mom here! That's right... I am a momma's girl and I'm not afraid to admit it! My mom is my best friend and how I miss her dearly.
I have had so much support this last week! I cannot express my appreciation for the love and concern I have felt from friends and loved ones. Just because I have chosen to be happy and positive does not make this any less scary. I am scared... The future is unclear and I feel blinded by it... It's hard. But I am surrounded by people who love me and people who care. I am overwhelmed with love and support :) And that's what makes me happiest. That's what makes me positive. I love my life. I love who I am. And I'm learning to love my trials.
James E Faust said
"Everybody in this life has their challenges and difficulties. That is part of our mortal test. The reason for some of these trials cannot be readily understood except on the basis of faith and hope because there is often a larger purpose which we do not always understand. Peace comes through hope."
I don't understand why this is happening to me, but through faith and hope I will come to understand my larger purpose...eventually (again with the patience problem...) I'm ready for my test. Bring it on!
Today I very impatiently waited for the call from my doctor to let me know the results. I finally called at approximately 4:09pm. The doctor and nurse were busy... Ugh! On a side note, I could really use some work in the patience department. Anyway, they called me back and told me some good news! Yay! After this week, it's nice to have a bit of good news :) So here it is! My gallbladder is completely fine! No stones. As far as my liver goes, nothing new was shown on the ultrasound.Which is great! Nothing new is a good sign.
Of course, sometimes, when good news comes, bad news partners with it. I received a call from the University of Utah Transplant Center, which I might add, is the best in Utah and one of the top Transplant clinics in the United States. But...unfortunately my insurance will not cover anything at the Transplant Center. This was horrible news... I can barely afford my life right now, let alone adding thousands of dollars in doctor visits, IV's and surgeries. It's going to take a very big financial toll on my little family. Luckily, there might be a way! According to the health care laws in this wonderful country, I am allowed to be on my parents insurance until the age of 26. We are working on getting me back onto theirs. We believe the soonest possible time we can do this is January, which is coming fast, but not fast enough. It would be a great blessing if it did work out, regardless if that happens now, or in January.
What makes it all worse is that my parents are in Europe. They left a few days before I figured out I needed a transplant and won't be back for another week! This would be so much easier with my mom here! That's right... I am a momma's girl and I'm not afraid to admit it! My mom is my best friend and how I miss her dearly.
Isn't she beautiful?
James E Faust said
"Everybody in this life has their challenges and difficulties. That is part of our mortal test. The reason for some of these trials cannot be readily understood except on the basis of faith and hope because there is often a larger purpose which we do not always understand. Peace comes through hope."
I don't understand why this is happening to me, but through faith and hope I will come to understand my larger purpose...eventually (again with the patience problem...) I'm ready for my test. Bring it on!
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