All joined up

I was going to call this "all pumped up" - but that might be misinterpreted. I nearly called it "reconnected", which would have been better; but "all joined up" has a wider meaning....

We went to the hospital yesterday, and had two sessions - 11:30 to 1:30, and 4:45 - 6:45 (or thereabouts). It could have been longer, but we learned from experience and asked for a pager, so we could go home in between. On the other hand, it could have been shorter; we chose to go back about 4:30, rather than waiting to be "paged", so we could have stayed at home for another hour and a half. But not knowing how late the clinic was running, or what time they finished, we erred on the side of caution.

The first session was waiting to be called, and then having blood samples taken. We were pleased to see that blood could be taken from both parts of the Groshong line; in the past they have not been able to get blood from either, so they have had to resort to hands and elbows. This suggests that the cleaning work done at the time of the xray last week may have been a good thing! We also saw the specialist GI nurse (gastro-intestinal) who talked to us when we had the first diagnosis, and she very helpfully arranged for us to see the consultant - so that put Sue's mind at rest, as she wanted to ask about a couple of things.

Then later in the day we went back and the "pump-in-a-bag" was refilled and refitted - so (as per title) she is "all joined up" again - and has to remember that the bag goes with her everywhere, bath and bed included....

The other reason for the "all joined up" title, though, is to thank the Lord for all the friends, most of whom we have never met, that pray for this little family. I say "most" because I now believe that there are more "unknown" people praying for us that friends we do know! I keep hearing of new groups who have been told about us - a ladies meeting here, a family or friend of a friend there, a church hundreds of miles away. The family of God is a very precious gift; we are indeed all brothers and sisters in Christ, and part of a wonderful grapevine that passes all sorts of needs around (more biblically, all branches of one Vine would be better!). So, if you read this but have never met us - thank you for your support and may the Lord of all grace and glory bless you.