On Hold...

I was supposed to have a 3 hour hearing evaluation today to determine whether my left ear is a candidate for a cochlear implant. Last week the office called me and cancelled that appointment in order to make an appointment for me with a physician first. My new appointment is now on September 24. After seeing the physician, we will schedule the hearing evaluation with the audiologist. This timeline just moves so slowly. This is not surprising to me. It took nearly 6 months from my first appointment to my CI activation last time. Then there were numerous mapping appointments following activation to perfect the settings on my device. If this experience has taught me anything, it is patience. But patience is hard and sometimes I get whiny!

So far, "deaf life" is going ok. Some experiences are harder than others to hear. I feel more upbeat about persevering through the tough times because I carry a hope that the outcome will be a positive one. I do pray for healing sometimes, but more often I pray for the doctors, nurses and audiologists that will help me along the way. I know God could heal me if that were His will, but I believe He has other plans for my hearing journey. I hope my heart is listening when He whispers.

The big difference between this journey and the last one is hope. Last time I was filled with desperation and no vision of what the future may hold. This time I am anchored in hope. I know what is possible. I trust in God's perfect timing.

"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." Hebrews 6:19

Pray

I have scheduled this post to be posted at 8:45 on Thursday morning. At that time I will be in surgery. I hope this post reminds you to do one thing. Pray.

Pray for me and the medical staff in surgery.
Pray for my husband sitting in the waiting room.
Pray for my beautiful children who are at school.

And while you're at it, just keep on praying.

Pray for those who have disabilities.
Pray for those who are battling cancer.
Pray for those who are homebound.
Pray for those who are depressed.
Pray for the single parents.
Pray for the children who have lost their parents.
Pray for the parents who have lost their children.
Pray for Boston and all who have been effected by the terror.
Pray for the starving.
Pray for the enslaved.
Pray for the homeless.
Pray for the lonely.
Pray for those who serve others selflessly.
Pray for the persecuted.
Pray for those who are sick.
Pray for those who govern.
Pray for your family.
Pray for your friends.
Pray for your enemies.
God knows what's on your heart.
Pray.