We are on our way to Mayo Clinic!

What’s up with Jeff?

Here is what we know…

1. Jeff has a scheduled appointment with Mayo Clinic MS/Neurology Department Tuesday, August 24 in Scottsdale, Arizona

2. A brief history: Since November 2009, Jeff has had neurological symptoms that were evaluated in Ensenada, Mexico. Initially, we believed that Jeff had a minor stroke. In April 2010 he had new alarming neurological symptoms accompanied by extreme fatigue which have progressed to this date. Further studies were done and after a consultation and review by a visiting Mayo Clinic Medical-Mission Team in Ensenada, Mexico in July, 2010, it was determined that Jeff probably has MS. The Mayo Clinic medical mission team graciously set up an appointment in Scottsdale, Arixona.

3. We have recieved 2 conflicting diagnosis here in Mexico which included seizure disorder and multiple strokes.

4. We have obtained imaging and laboratory studies in Mexico. Through prior communication with the doctors at the Mayo Clinic, we have obtained many of the necessary tests done here in Mexico. We will be arriving with CT scans, MRI of the head, MRI of cervical and thoracic spine, EEG, cardiac echo, carotid ultrasound and lab work. Jeff also had a lumbar puncture; however, the incorrect tests were performed.

5. His recent MRI of his cervical and thoracic spine is also suggestive of MS and shows significant impingement on two areas of the cervical spine and lesions on the thoracic spine as well.

• 6. We need your prayers
  • Healing if it is God’s will
  • Clear answers
  • Affordable treatment strategies
  • Travel mercies
  • Minimal further testing
  • Finances for the trip
  • Peace about the process and results
  
  Updates soon! We will keep you posted throughout the process!
  
  Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers and assistance!
  

PS: The spring and summer season was booming with groups again this year! The Lord was at work changing lives here in Mexico! Our last group just left yesterday and we are now gearing up for MTI (Agua Viva Ministries seminary) to start on August 30!!

Please also be praying for Hannah and Tim as they both are starting Multnomah University on August 30. We love and miss them desperately!

We love you all!!! Ineke and Jeff