8.19.2009

Bee Hopeful...Even When the Rain Comes


This post is going to be a bit different. Hope and Marc are beautiful, strong individuals. We pray for Marc's healing and Hope's strength as they continue on their journey. Marc and Hope, many are lifting you up and holding you in their hearts.

From Hope

Hi Friends and Family,

During Marc’s Seattle check-ups in mid-July, they told us that Marc needs hyperbaric treatments (high pressure/pure oxygen) at high levels right away if we are to have a chance of preserving and/or improving his failing vision. He has radiation necrosis and hyperbaric is commonly used to help the body rejuvenate areas of soft tissue (or bone) that are starting to die off (we want the evil-spawn cells to die, but unfortunately vital tissue and cells are also dying or narrowing from the radiation he had in Dec. to help squelch the last of his neuro-malformation.)

Insurance denied the initial pre-authorization and our follow up appeal. We loaded them with data, letters from doctors/surgeons etc., but no green light. We can’t wait for the corporate “yes” because each day matters. But we can follow the instinct/God leading “yes” that pushes us forward.

Soooo….Marc’s first appointment was Monday at Providence hospital in Portland. (The only hospital with this treatment in the region.) Marc needs 60-80 daily treatments. We'll fervently pursue all the appeal levels as we also explore other facility options (including out of country) that are not the financial equivalent of signing up for the "car of the week club." (Don't sign up for that, by the way, even if an eager, hardworking teenager appears on your doorstep with a clipboard and a smile.)

In Portland, Marc is close to his doctors and he can live with my sister, Dawn, and her family. (Thank you, Cadwells!) They happen to live 5 minutes from this hospital...a great blessing in all this.

It feels very good to move forward with the support of family and friends as we pray for wisdom at each turn. And healing…oh yes…bring on the healing.

"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him." 1 Corinthians 2:9

In this, we rest in the unknowing and are grateful for the peace that comes in spurts and waves...as it did during our road trip up here on Monday.

With gratitude for each of you. I know you walk alongside us, prayerful and compassionate. We take these gifts with us every time we venture forth.

Love, Hope (and MARC!)

Bee Thinking: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Song of the Hive:
When the Rain Comes
Artist: Third Day


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8.04.2009

Bee a Miss Dodger

I watched a quirky movie over the weekend - Phoebe in Wonderland. I'm no movie critic so I'll spare you the summary, critique and commentary. But, it struck a chord in me.

One of the more powerful moments is captured below and in the trailer linked above. Watch the whole thing if you can, the trailer if you can't or just take a moment to read the quote below. It's beautiful...

Miss Dodger: At a certain part in your life..probably when too much of it has gone by... you will open your eyes and see yourself for who you are.

Especially for everything that made you so different from all the awful normals. And you will say to yourself, "But I am this person." And in that statement, that correction, there will be a kind of love.

Bee Thinking:
2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Song of the Hive:
Shine
Artist: Anna Nalick

PS-To those who drop by my blog, thanks for sharing this process with me.


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