The Hallway...

A woman who I knew through the church that we attended in California and who mentored many young women used to say "When God closes a door, He opens a window......but it sure can be hell in the hallway!"

Well, we haven't exactly had a closed door.  But we ARE in the hallway and it sure does feel a little bit "hellish."  The nurse from the Infectious Disease doc's office returned Robbie's call this morning to let us know that the testing that they ordered for him to determine if there are signs of fungal meningitis in the fluid from the lumbar puncture take a long time.  She said that it will likely by another week and very possibly longer before we have those results.  So..... 

Hallway.  What will open?  A door to finishing the year of anti-fungals and hopeful freedom from coccidioides or a window into a world of learning about a life-long diagnosis?

Robbie also is continuing to struggle with headaches off and on since the procedure last week.   It is possible that they are related to the puncture and that Robbie will need to return to Houston for another puncture to "patch" the hole in his spine from last week.  However, he isn't convinced that these are the same "spinal headaches" he was experiencing through Sunday.  He says that these feels differently and isn't sure if they are stress induced or from another cause.  This afternoon a friend reminded me that she is praying WISDOM for us to know whether or not to seek treatment for these headaches.  That was such a good reminder.  YES I just want the pain to go away.  But just as importantly, I appreciate your prayers that God guide us to make the best decisions about when or whether to seek treatment.

Again....  it sort of feels like a hallway.  Or at least standing in the hallway with a headache. 

Anyway, we continue to appreciate and feel so encouraged by your concern, love, messages and prayers.  As we hang out in the hallway, waiting for answers, we are blessed by you all peeking in on us!