Trusting Him...

I just wanted to update you guys on what is going on so you can pray more specifically for us. I went to the doctor yesterday for my blood work. The doctor was very concerned because my blood levels on coumadin are still erratic and not at the desired level. Also, this is week three and I have made little improvement, I can hardly walk. So yesterday afternoon they called and want Bob and I to think about a Vascular Surgery Consult. They do not know if another clot has formed but they are concerned about the lack of blood flow going to my leg as well as the slowness of the healing process. Another thing is that the pain is the major issue for me but the medicines do not work effectively because it is a blood flow issue. They now believe the type of pain medicines I am on are affecting my blood levels and slowing my liver so they are giving me a new prescription for something different. Ends up today the FDA announced that they want to pull the two pain medicines I was on. So now I am on Ultram for pain which seems to be working well. Last night the pain was awful, as I could not take any pain medicine, and I didn't get much sleep, sadly neither did my poor husband. Bob and I are praying about what to do next and we ask that you join us in this. I truly do not desire to have surgery but I want to do what is best for my health. It is very difficult financially to make this decision especially since I am without health insurance. I know that the Lord is in control and will provide but this is a very difficult time for us. Yesterday was our one month anniversary and I must say this was not how I thought our marriage would begin but we are taking on this storm head on. We are trusting in Him to guide us, for He is faithful and takes care of our every need. We truly are learning to live out our vows and a marriage of three with God as our center. The devil is attacking from every angle and it seems discouragement is around every corner. However, I choose to lean on Him even when I want to give up. The prayers, cards, and calls have been such and encouragement, thank you so much. I will trust in Him, the great physician, to heal me of the clot. I was listening to Kari Jobe in my iTunes this morning for some encouragement and the song Healer stuck out to me. Below you will find the lyrics. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we trust in Him to guide our steps.

Be encouraged as I was:

You hold my every moment
You calm my raging seas
You walk with me through fire
And heal all my disease

I trust in You
I trust in You

I believe You're my healer
I believe You are all I need
I believe You're my portion
I believe You're more than enough for me
Jesus, You're all I need

You hold my every moment
You calm my raging seas
You walk with me through fire
And heal all my disease

I trust in You
I trust in You

I believe You're my healer
I believe You are all I need
I believe You're my portion
I believe You're more than enough for me
Jesus, You're all I need

Nothing is impossible for You
Nothing is impossible for You
Nothing is impossible for You
Nothing is impossible for You

(Kari Jobe: Healer)