Some Answers

So I decided to take a moment to answer a few questions from my friend Michelle, as some of you may have been wondering the same things.

1. What brought on the decision to stop my medicines and say "EH EH!" to UVA?? Mainly it's because it's been almost a month since they "started to paperwork for the spinal tap" and I've yet to hear anything from them. I've called back twice (once a week for the past couple weeks) and have been told both times "Nothing's showing in the computer, let me check into it and we'll get back to you." I've yet to hear anything from them. So my thinking is, maybe this procedure is one I'm not supposed to have.... maybe that's why they haven't called back. I've been praying very specifically to God that if I'm supposed to have this procedure done, and stay on the course that I'm on now, that they will call back by tomorrow(Friday). If I hear nothing, then I'll know it's not something that I will pursue further. I trust God completely in this matter, and I put this in His hands.

B. What does my PCP (Dr. Dums) think about all this? Well, I should be talking to Rob today as I left a message for him to call me back. This will be the first time I have discussed this matter with him.... although I'm pretty confident, as Rob is a good friend of mine, as well as a faithful Christian, that he will back my decision. I will let you know if he says otherwise.

D. How does Stephanie feel about this decision? Stephanie, as well as my family have my back on this decision. We all know that God has everything in His hands, and he can work miracles.

Obviously the medicines haven't worked as I'm still suffering every day, so it's time to look elsewhere. Now I don't want this to sound like I haven't been trusting in God the whole time. I pray for healing every day, and I believe that He will heal me..... I just think that maybe I've been putting too much faith into a little pill, instead of saying "OK God, this isn't working.... here, you take it." And maybe that's why I'm still hurting, maybe He's using this to tell me "Chris, quit trying to fix this on your own.... trust me!"

And that my friends, is my plan.... any more questions that you may have, hit me up, I'll be happy to answer.

And while I'm typing, it's just come up that we've lost a dear member of our family. We've learned that my sister Angie and bro-in-law have lost one of their cats this morning... T.C. (short for too cute) has passed on. They have 2 cats, T.C. and Diesel who are very dear to them.... like kids even.... so this is a pretty tough time for them. Those of you with pets can relate. I ask that you'll keep them in your prayers as they go thru this time...