This week's update...

There are only a couple of new things this week. We did receive the report Dr. Gomez-Fifer at University of Michigan sent to Dr. Liske after reviewing his fetal heart echo and report. We haven't yet consulted with her (I need to schedule a time and just haven't done so yet), so most of the report was over our heads. We were hopeful that it APPEARS (based on our EXTREMELY limited knowledge) that her measurements were slightly better than Dr. Liske's, so that was encouraging.

Our insurance company denied our request to pay for the phone consult (probably a couple of hundred dollars at the most), which is ironic since they would be willing to pay for a trip to MI, for Dr. Gomez-Fifer to do another fetal heart echo, and for an office visit with her (probably a few thousand dollars). What can I say? Insurance companies are funny. I'll call our case manager and talk to her, but I think it's a futile effort because of the way our policy is written.

This week's prayer requests:

1. PRAISE for supportive people who call and e-mail "just to check in," send cards, and post comments to this blog. You make us smile, and we thank you!
2. PRAISE that we received the 2nd opinion report so quickly and that it looks more hopeful.
4. For complete healing for our son during this pregnancy (we will ask for the moon since God made it anyway!).
5. For strength, guidance, and wisdom as we face treatment choices and decisions.
6. For good physical health and restful sleep for Bill and Lisa. This continues to be a big problem, especially for Lisa.
7. For God to show us the way financially so we can provide the best medical care for our son.
8. For the strength to let this child go home to God if it becomes obvious that this is God’s answer to our prayers.

Thanks so much for your comments! They are so helpful and nice to read!
Bill and Lisa

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6