The best possible news we could have heard at this point about Dave’s health came over the phone today. The Mayo neurologist called to say both his spinal MRI and spinal fluid from the lumbar puncture came back negative for MS. 90% of MS patients apparently test positive. However his brain lesions are still consistent with MS, so though an official diagnosis can’t be made multiple sclerosis can’t be ruled out. We will continue to be cautiously optimistic that no symptoms will ever appear and, more importantly, continue praising God through the ups and downs. I told my close friend, Darlene, today that this whole thing has been a wake-up call. I can’t expect God to be there for me if I only turn to Him when something bad is going on. I have to be in communion with Him all the time, every day, good and bad ones. How this experience has changed me is too detailed to describe in one short post. I prayed with Dave in the kitchen that no matter what comes next we have to be committed to Christ, working on raising our children in a Christian home. He will have another MRI at Mayo in three months.
Posted under Baby Thomas: Month 34
This post was written by Tara on April 29, 2011
I’m so relieved to hear this… through your blog I find myself invested in your family’s well-being and I’ve thought of you often over the past few days… this is SUCH great news. You’ll be in my thoughts as you wait for more answers, along with those other hospital patients you mentioned…
Praise the Lord! He is faithful and answers prayers of His people. Do happy to hear the report and your learning are items we all need in our daily lives. Thanks
Fantastic news……….your prayers have been answered.
Applause, Applause!
that is awesome!!!
God works in strange ways, doesn’t He?
Very good news, Tara! Maybe this was God’s way of bringing you closer to Him! I am happy for you and Dave and wish you well!
I am glad to hear you got good news. I have kids your ages and check out your blog almost everyday!
What WONDERFUL news to end the week!
God Bless!
What great news:)) We also, got long awaited good news on April 19th on our daughter’s hip condition.
Rejoicing in your news and praising God!! Isn’t it neat what we learn through hard times in our lives? This “scare” has served it’s purpose to draw you closer to Christ. That is really all that matters. Keep the eternal perspective as well. You are a godly woman and the Lord is working in your lives. Thanks for sharing your situation and your faith!
2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TARA!!!!
A MAY BASKET BABY!!!
Great news. I am so glad for you and Dave. I check your blog all the time to see how you are doing.
Happy Birthday Tara!
I’m so happy to hear the “good news” about Dave. I know God answers prayers! I love to keep up with your family news.
I will always treasure the time we spent together on our Amtrack trip and NE United States. Great time.
Take care and God bless you and your family.
I thought of you yesterday as I was driving by Cedar Falls/Waterloo on Hwy 20 bringing my son’s large items home from ISU. What good news to read this morning!!! Praise be to God!
THANKS FOR THE NEWS YOUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN
ANSWERED
What wonderful news!! I will continue to remember all of you in my prayers!!
Congratulations to you both!
Does Dave drink diet soda? That could be causing some of his problems from what I’ve read recently, might be worth checking out??