Saturday, February 21, 2015

Tick Tock

We're waiting on the clock! Chad's primary physcian with the VA once again stepped up to the plate. Chad had to get an EKG and some blood work done prior to the surgery so we went to the local VA Clinic. Fortunately, his doctor was in that day and somehow managed to squeeze us in. Long story short, we left with the medicine in hand that Chad required for his colonscopy next week! His local VA doctor has been a hero from the on-set and we're so thankful for him.

The bad news of the day is that Chad is sick. Brenden has been sick for awhile and as much as I tell Chad - he needs to avoid sick ones, he loves his kids... Unfortunately, now he's battling a cold. The doctor gave him some medications and we're praying it clears up within the next few days and doesn't interfer with the surgery.

I am anxious and nervous about the surgery on so many levels. My current fear is the insurance. I am still waiting on confirmation from Dr. Sardi's office that everything is good to go. In my heart, I feel it will work out but I'll be able to relax once I see it in black and white.

Other than that, it's a cold, wet and icy day here in Kentucky. Time to take it easy.

3 comments:

  1. Shannon and chad..I just found out and read your whole blog...I am so very sorry this happened to you..my heart goes out to you..I wish I could do something for you...but all I can do is pray ..I will put chad on a prayer list..the poor Clair nuns in Vancouver.. I have ask them many times for prayer's.. And they will pray, tomorrow I will light a candle in church for chad... This is such a terrible thing to go though.but I no God is with you both...thank you for sharing..and I am sorry I am so late at finding out..your in my daily prayers.. Much love to both of you..God bless..Margie. Tillyss

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  2. Shannon and chad..I just found out and read your whole blog...I am so very sorry this happened to you..my heart goes out to you..I wish I could do something for you...but all I can do is pray ..I will put chad on a prayer list..the poor Clair nuns in Vancouver.. I have ask them many times for prayer's.. And they will pray, tomorrow I will light a candle in church for chad... This is such a terrible thing to go though.but I no God is with you both...thank you for sharing..and I am sorry I am so late at finding out..your in my daily prayers.. Much love to both of you..God bless..Margie. Tillyss

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  3. Hi Shannon and Chad...

    Vicki (vicster on SingSnap) here. I read all of your entries...beautifully written. Thank you for keeping us up-to-date via a blog.

    Interesting that you mentioned that at times like this, people you thought that would have been there aren't. I experienced the very same thing when my Dad was very sick and then passed away. A gal I had been friends with for over 20 years that I had been there for through thick and thin suddenly became absent when I needed her the most. It really upset me. Funny because shortly thereafter her Dad became very ill and passed away and suddenly she needed me again. I was there for her once again but sadly, today we are not friends because I realized she wasn't really a true friend. It IS times like this that you see people's true colors...from my experience. I learned alot during that time.

    My best advice is something you are already doing...never give up! I've had alot of experience with hospitals and also experience with the VA and it can be very challenging. Chad...you are a lucky guy to have this lady in your life! Things happen for a reason and perhaps this is why Shannon was meant to be your partner in life...so she can get you through this most difficult time.

    Keeping you both in my thoughts and I'll be checking in to see how things are going. Keep up the fight and kick "C" to the curb where it belongs!!

    hugs...
    Vicki

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