Thursday, 8 May 2014

Road Trip Detour


Here we are on Day 7 of our Fundraising Road Trip. Things have gone a little stranger than anticipated. But with every great adventurous road trip comes the possibility of a few detours and road blocks, right?!

This past Saturday evening, Amy began having pains in her upper abdomen that have yet to let up. With our flight to Zambia taking off in just 6 days, we decided to dive headfirst into a whirlwind of medical visits to try to find a diagnosis and treatment while still in the land of premium healthcare options.

We’ve been to 4 different offices. Amy’s been poked and prodded. And when it all looked impossible to see a particular specialist, God made a way in providing a last-minute cancellation, which we squeezed into this morning.



The great news- it doesn’t appear to be anything serious. Every test has come back negative, and that’s a huge praise. We’re currently awaiting one particular test’s results to determine next steps, weighing the very real possibility of having to delay our trip back until we can get to the bottom of this mystery pain.

We’ll keep y’all posted as we decide our next steps and would greatly appreciate your prayers. Prayers for a speedy and accurate diagnosis, for a treatment to cure the pain and weakness, for discernment on next steps, next procedures, next doctors, and prayers for hearts that trust through every step.

And if we can be vulnerable and honest for a hot second, it’s been a tough few days. We were only able to attend 4 out of 10 meetings with potential supporters so far. This health issue seems a bit inconvenient which feels ridiculous to admit, but the timing of it all has forced us to gain a fresh perspective in God’s sovereignty.

We don’t know why Amy has developed this health issue during the only time we’ve been able to solely fundraise this year. But He is not surprised at the timing. He is bigger than any health issues. He is able to provide for our every need despite our setback in fundraising plans. He knows what He’s doing. And He is trustworthy and good.

So in the midst of the chaos of blood panels and anxiety-inducing doctors visits (for Amy), and the very real possibility of having to delay our return to our home in Zambia, it is okay. We are not alone. And God is in control.

We love y’all and are grateful for your prayers and care.

Love,
A&W


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