It's Been A Little While

It's been a little while since my last post. Sometimes I'm just not sparked to write. However, I thought I would share what's been going on. We have decided to go to MD Anderson for another opinion and treatment. I would like to go to them for treatment because they are #1 in the US for cancer treatment. Last week I spoke to a gentleman in the gastrointerology department who told me what I needed UAB to send to them as well as what I needed to have in hand for when I do come.

I also contacted the Blue Cross Blue Shield patient advocate (or whatever they are called...I cannot remember) to find out if MD Anderson is in their list of providors as well as what other benefits they may pay for. A friend of the family who has BC/BS of TN said that they have been known to cover airline expenses as well as hotel expenses. However, that is TN and not AL, but I was expecting more help than I got. At the advice of another friend I am going to make plans to go to their office in town to speak to someone. Considering the amount of premiums paid to this company annually...they should have someone who knows something and can help me.

A few days later I got a call from a lady who said that she was the one who was handling my referral. I got her name and number and I decided to contact her. It was a little before 1:00 pm, so I expected her to be at lunch and I would leave her a message. When I called, she was at her desk...at lunch...and said she would call me back. She didn't relay this message in the nicest tone of voice. I prayed that the Lord would help me will all this and just let me speak to a person who was nice and who coould help me. That's all I wanted...just a little help. Later on I received another call from MD Anderson from a different woman who said that she was now handling my referral. She was much nicer, proceeded to get some information from me, and told me that she was giving all the information and records to the nurse. I was so thankful. I am praying I will hear something today or tomorrow. I don't want to be a pest...but I do want to get started with treatment. And even as I type this...I know that my timing is not God's timing and patience is necessary.

Thank you to everyone who is praying. We really appreciate it.