Update from Today’s Appointment

Update from Today’s Appointment

May 28, 2009, 6:17 AM

This is Steve again with a brief update following Lee’s appointment with her PCP today for which we had asked your prayers. I truly wish I had some great new insights or direction based on the appointment but we quite honestly find ourselves more frustrated after the visit than before we arrived. While her doctor expressed an understanding of our frustrations with the recent breakdown in communication and derailment of what we thought was Lee’s treatment plan, she did not come through with the course corrections that we were hoping for. She has been back in contact with Lee’s pain management doctor and they seem to be convincing each other that the path of simply reducing her current medicine regimen and just waiting to “see what happens” without any solid alternatives to manage the debilitating headaches that have plagued her since our 2003 car accident.

As you can imagine, this lack of clear direction continues to weigh on Lee’s spirits. While we continue to rest in God’s sovereignty over the situation, we are struggling to know what our roles should be in trying to force the issues and go in a different direction. We are contemplating whether or not to attempt to gain a second opinion or seek a new pain management group that specializes more in head injury conditions like Lee’s. The challenge with any of these options is that the June 17th deadline with our insurance company for covering Lee’s current medications is closing in rapidly. Without a successful appeal to reverse their declination of coverage, she will be forced to go without the treatment that has given her the best relief of her headaches for the past several years and to deal with the miserable side effects of withdrawals that come rapidly from cessation of these types of medicines.

So, please pray for wisdom on how we should proceed and for Lee’s doctors to have empathetic spirits for her situation and to vigorously advocate on her behalf. Also, please use the “invite a friend” link on the page to share these prayer requests with anyone else that you believe would intercede on Lee’s behalf. Again, we cannot thank you enough for your continued love, support, and continuous prayers.

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Messages

Beverly Walton May 28, 2009, 12:43 PM Dear Lee and Steve, I am a friend of Royce who is very special to me. We have worked together in Disaster Relief for several years. I have hesitated to leave a message because you do not know me, but I just want to let you know that you both have been in my prayers for a long time as Royce has shared your situation with me on many occasions. It is good to know how to pray more specifically now and I surely will be doing just that.

Kelly Anderson May 28, 2009, 2:02 PM Thank you for the update Steve. I will be keeping you both diligently in my prayers. I pray for Lee’s comfort and that she would receive the very best care possible. I will be praying that your current team of doctors would provide an effective treatment plan to alleviate her suffering. We love you both and please let us know if there are any practical helps we can provide to ease your load. Your Friend, Kelly Anderson

Di Cieslak May 28, 2009, 3:50 PM We will definitely keep praying and lifting the entire situation up to the Lord. I pray for the best treatment for Lee’s needs and for wisdom and comfort for both of you. Thanks for keeping us posted. Much love, Diana

Nola von Neudegg May 28, 2009, 4:07 PM Steve/Lee, Is there anything else I can be doing to help? If so, please let me know. I’ll do whatever I can. Nola

Betsy Ramsey May 28, 2009, 10:21 PM so sorry that the visit didn’t turn out the way you had hoped for……ugh!!!!! We will keep storming Heaven on your behalf. Thanks for keeping us posted. Rocky and Betsy

Bob Moye May 28, 2009, 10:27 PM Steve and Lee, Thanks for the update - we continue to pray for you guys. We will lift you up in our small group tonight. Bob and Sandy Moye

Charlotte Clark May 28, 2009, 11:55 PM Lee and Steve, Charlie and I continue to pray for you. Much love, Charlotte and Charlie

Debby Swecker May 29, 2009, 1:45 AM Thanks Steve, for updating us. How frustrating. I will pray for God’s will and provision for both of you. May you and the doctors have insight, wisdom and discernment from the Lord. Debby

Carol Heck May 31, 2009, 6:57 PM Carol and David Heck send their love, have you tried accupuncture? I’ve talked to people who have used it for terrible headaches. Everyone at ORFD miss you, Love, Carol and David

Rae Jean Bettmeng June 16, 2009, 4:30 PM Lee and Steve- I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you as June 17th is here and I pray that insurance decisions are being made in your favor. May you be encouraged. Blessings, Rae Jean Bettmeng