Monday Update

Today was a slow moving day as I guess we should have expected. I felt like waiting over the weekend was enough. I was ready to kick it into gear at the opening of the office and get some things scheduled. Others do not think the same. Finally this afternoon I got connected with a GI Surgeon, Dr. Paul Anderson with Dallas Diagnostic Assoc. I haven't talked with him directly. He spoke with my heart doctor and he reviewed the CT Scan. He has scheduled a Barium Swallow for tomorrow morning. He would also like to schedule an Endoscopy. Right now the earliest for that is next Monday but they are working on that schedule.

While trying to stir things up today I spoke with Brittney's Pediatric GI doctor looking for an additional recommendation. He did call me back but after I already had the test scheduled and Dr. Anderson was on the case. He was great to visit with me and discuss the CT Scan. He agreed with the course of action planned. Without saying don't be concerned he did say that if this mass was a worst case scenario that I should be pretty sick. He went on to say that it could simply be a duplication. I of course had to ask what the heck that was. He said that a duplication is something that forms when you are formed in the womb. It is extra. Not good or bad, just there. You would never know unless a test like this was done for another reason. He also added that duplications in the area of the esophagus are not uncommon and maybe even common.

The other thing that happened today was that Sue and I were touch by God's presence in our family and friends. I received so many calls and emails. So many prayers. I got some great scriptures and poems and thoughts. You are all awesome and it all means so much to Sue and I.

I know you are all worried about Sue but she is a rock. Her faith is so strong. She is an inspiration. I am so proud of her.

I thought this morning that some may look at this as something that would test your faith. Really it is a time to show your faith in God. If you worry it is a sign of a lack of faith. God is holding us in his hands we don't need to worry. We just need to do what we can do and leave the rest to him. Praise and Glory to God that we can have such peace in this uncertain situation.

Keep up with the blog, email or call. It is great to catch up with those of you that I have talked with in a while. And please keep praying. We can feel it in our hearts.