Mercies in Disguise

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CSVqHcdhXQ&feature=player_detailpage

It made sense that my vitamin B levels could be low due to poor absorption caused by celiac. But, the blood work came back normal and I was referred to a neurologist.  He was a very reputable doctor and I was thankful to know him personally.  Unfortunately, with his success comes a very full schedule. Waiting for my appointment was driving me crazy.  I contacted my aunt who also has m.s. She was a great encouragement to me and we both felt like it must be something else.  I started researching the possibilities.  The day that I was learning about Lou Gehrig's disease, the muscles in my left arm started twitching.  I could see it happening.  "Oh God, not that!", I thought.  My hands were falling asleep every night. And then, my legs.  Each new symptom became my new research project and added to my anxiety.  I was trying to be patient about my appointment.  Jack suggested that we call our friend, the doctor, and just see if we could get in any earlier. I refused to play the "friend" card and ask for special privileges.  I simply called the front desk and asked to be put on a waiting list to fill any cancellations that may arise.  And then I prayed. And Jack knelt beside me and prayed.

  The next morning, after suffering a sleepless night, I went to drop off my daughter at school.  And who should pull  up to the school curb in front of me?  The doctor. In the few years that our children have attended the same school, I have never run into him while dropping off my daughter.  I wanted to jump out of my car and tell him everything.  But, I was in my pajamas. Yet, this was a God moment, so, of course, after his kids ran towards the school,  he got out of his car and came to me. He was getting ready to go out of town and was going out to breakfast with his wife after dropping off the kids.
He didn't know that I had made an appointment but the look on my face told him that something was wrong.  When I told him about the hot shower incident, he became more concerned.  He was heading out of town for the weekend but said he would talk to his secretary about getting me in on Monday if possible.  He drove away but within a few minutes he called to tell me that he would like me to see one of his partners who specializes in....m.s.  And she could see me the next day.  Don't tell me this was all a coincidence.