Mayo Clinic Update
Greetings from extremely hot Phoenix (111 degrees)
Here is the latest update on Jeff:
Monday: Appointment in the financial department at Mayo Clinic (always fun)
Tuesday: Appointment with the Neurologist. He reviewed all the studies which we obtained in Mexico After a very lengthy appointment, interview and exam; he determined that many of the Mexican studies were “sub-standard” and recommended a repeat and several other studies before he could make a diagnosis. Thereafter, we needed to wait on the financial committee to determine if we could qualify for financial assistance. The wait began…
Wednesday: We called the financial department and they informed us that our case was still in review. Late morning Mayo Clinic called us and told us that we didn't fit the criteria for financial assistance to cover the necessary tests and suggested we go elsewhere. We left discouraged. Two hours later...we got a call and they said that they reconsidered our case and the committee gave the green light. Mayo clinic is waiving all the costs of the tests and consultations... (estimated between $20-29,000.00)! WooHOO!
Thursday: (so far) Jeff has had a repeat MRI of his head, cervical and thoracic spine and a cerebral vascular MRI. He may see the Cerebro-Vascular Neurologist later today. Tomorrow he is scheduled for another EEG and a lumbar puncture. Monday he will have his final consultation with the original Neurologist to review all the findings.
Things we are learning:
1. God is awesome!
2. We have a lot to learn about faith.
3. The Lord has given us great friends (many new and unexpected) who have helped, encouraged and provided for our needs.
4. Regardless of the outcome, the process has been incredibly educational as to God’s grace and authority.
5. We are humbled and realize that the best place to be is on our knees.
Thank you everyone for your prayers! Keep praying! We aren’t done yet!
Love, Ineke and Jeff
2 comments:
I have a comment. How very, very sad that Mexican tests are considered substandard. That means Jeff will have been exposed to double the amount of radiation, etc., not to mention time, emotion, etc. I am not angry with the Mexican people; I am upset with the medical community at large that is apparently not sharing the knowledge and technology. Also, how frustrating to know that the millions of Mexican people who need health care are, according to Mayo Clinic, all receiving substandard care. It just makes me wonder...
God bless the ensuing few weeks. We are praying for answers.
Feeling a little like Habakkuk right now--watching and waiting to see what the Lord will do next? It's probably killing you guys to be away from the ministry so long. Not to worry. God doesn't need our help, He just lets us participate, so we can learn as we watch Him work, like letting a 4-year-old help water the garden. Hope you're enjoying your time in AZ, while you're there. Pretty cool to see the Lord provide the financing like that. Reminds us how mighty He is. That's an encouragement to all of us. -sf
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