So many of you are praying for us right now and I want to update you while there is a lull in the action. God has been so faithful throughout this entire time. In a nut shell, what seemed to be flu symptoms ended up being pneumonia settled deep in Lindsi’s lungs. The doctor prescribed antibiotics on Monday, and after five days, she seems to have kicked it. We are so thankful that the Lord prevented the pneumonia from causing other complications. Another issue arose Monday evening when her right calf cramped up in likes of a “Charlie horse.” The problem was that it remained spasmodically cramped. After some indications of clotting, the doctor arranged for an ultrasound on Wednesday morning. The results were not indicative of a clot. This caused the doctor to associate the cramping with Lindsi’s ten days of bed rest, and prescribed some muscle relaxer. After the condition worsened with swelling and discoloration on Friday, the doctor inspected the leg and ordered another ultrasound. Again, the results were clear. Next, a CT scan was done of Lindsi’s abdominal region. The results were clear, ruling out a vessel-kinking or nerve-pinching tumor, lymphatic swelling , and other potential issues. At this point, the plan is to relieve the swelling in her leg through homeopathic methods (ice, elevation, etc) and discontinuation of the use of any meds with the side effects of clotting. Visiting a vascular specialist may be necessary after further assessment on Monday.
All of this cannot go without saying how good God has been during this time. As C.S. Lewis wrote, “God, who foresaw your tribulation, has specially armed you to go through it, not without pain but without stain.” The pain is thick sometimes, but He has not left us to walk through it with bare skin. He’s clothed us with perseverance, wrapped us in the love of His church, and covered us with the prayers of the saints. In Paul’s words, “We have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.” God gets the praise for good reports when danger loomed in the form of a spot on a CT scan. He’s thanked when we realize the friends He’s given us when they are sitting with us at home or in the hospital. His love is tangible when we taste the warmth of a timely prepared meal. The Lord’s sovereignty is reckoned when we pray for healing . In all of it, His identity is projected into and through our circumstances. That is why we go through it, not that it is our choice, so that He can be seen.
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