Thursday, November 27, 2008
An update on Mom
Some of you probably know that my mom hasn´t been feeling well for the past three months or so, and after experiencing fever, extreme fatigue and joint pain with swelling, Dad took her to the doctor in Colombia where the orthopedic surgeon operated on her right wrist for carpal tunnel syndrome. He then advised her to see a rheumatologist when she arrived in a major city to have further tests done. When we arrived at the conference in La Paz, Bolivia, Dad took her to another doctor who then called in a specialist to the room. After looking at her blood tests and observing her symptoms, the doctor advised we return as soon as possible to the U.S. for further tests. Dad asked if it were possible to have them done while we are here to be better aware of the options, and she agreed to do the bloodwork and then the results sent on to a rheumatologist in Cochabamba Bolivia where we were planning to visit next. My parents overheard her tell the other doctor that she strongly suspected systemic lupus... that she saw ¨these kind every day¨. Further bloodwork was completed in Cochabamba, where the rheumatologist confirmed the diagnosis as Systemic lupus erythematosus. She is currently taking prednizone and an anti malarial drug that is to help with her symptoms, and she is feeling better. Her desire is that this would bring her closer to the Lord, and that He would have the glory in this trial. At this point, we plan to stay down here longer, and are looking to the Lord for wisdom as to future plans. Thanks for your prayers for her and all of us!!
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Thank you so much for sharing this difficult news. I will keep your mom in my prayers. Joint pain is so tiring and debilitating. The medication decisions that follow it are hard. Living a normal life seems impossible but the Lord knows each and every struggle and cares about each one. It sounds like she is leaning on Him for strength, which is the best in every area of our lives! *hugs*
Many mornings I sit in my living room and pray for her, before everyone else is awake. There are lots of people before the Throne of Grace regarding her comfort, health, and good spirits!
Appreciate your update! Specific and ongoing prayers continue for your mom. We missed your family (plus Chase and Davy) for Thanksgiving Day yesterday. Josh, Becky, and Katherine were here for two nights. Cardiff weather was beautiful after a rainy early morning - crisp, clean, bright blue sky and water with white-crested waves. We were happy to meet Jon's brand new wife Hannah. After lunch Dad looked for leopard sharks at the bridge, most of the gang walked on the sand. Dad and Mother lay down for a while in the back bedroom. Gift exchange included a lamp, jaw bone, end table, Alcatraz sweatshirt, Lauren-designed photo note cards, foot bath basin, air ionizer, motorized mirrored ball, See's candy certificates, vice (for a work table) Glass cookie jar with laxative tablets, gift baskets of Ghiradelli chocolates, beef jerky, back massage seat cushion, a box of boxes, and a bunch more that I can't remember. Dad was truly pleased that we-all could be together at Cardiff. Just before K & M left we stood around and spontaneously sang together. Dad was able to sing many of the words from memory. The Cardiff house is nearly done. Carpeting is scheduled to be installed on Monday. ~Tia Loida~
We are praying for your whole family. That must be very difficult for all of you. May the Lord have mercy and give her peace and healing and a special comfort from Himself. We are very sorry to hear this news about her. We love your mom!
Love and prayers from the Soare Family! Had fun reading your boat trip adventures.
Lord willing
-Tuesday, Uruguay
-Thursday, Paraguay
-Saturday, Brasil
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