April 26, 2008 ~ Weekly Update #30

No More Excuses…

As of 8:00pm Wednesday I was started on oxygen. I have been informed by my children and a couple friends that I no longer have an excuse for the brain fog I have been in. It’s only been a couple days but I believe that I can think a little more clearly, only time will tell.

Because the sleep apnea I have is such a mild case it was determined that I won’t be using a CPAP machine and that instead I will be put on oxygen alone. I am to use oxygen while I sleep and throughout the day as needed.

After speaking with many oxygen companies I finally found one that offered a hardship program. This happens to be the same company that Alan (my ex-husband) works for. What a blessing that has turned out to be as everyone I have come in contact with have gone above and beyond in getting me set up. They have also been wonderful in getting me set up with the hardship program; this will cover whatever Medicare doesn’t cover.

Receiving this oxygen was nothing short of God allowing it to happen…

On Monday, April 21st I was informed that the sleep test results were only good for one month. If I didn’t have the oxygen by Wednesday, April 23rd then I would have to start over with the sleep test.

After spending most of Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday on the phone I was finally told that I would have oxygen by the end of the day. At 5:00pm, with just seven hours before the day was up I received the news that I would receive the delivery before the day was over. At 8:00pm on Wednesday, just four hours before the day was over I was on oxygen.

With being put on oxygen I was hoping for an incredible turnaround in my health. I have seen some improvement but it certainly hasn’t been a night and day difference. As soon as I understand this Medicare “stuff” a little more clearly then I will be in to see my doctor. It still needs to be determined why my saturation levels are so low; we need to find out the cause and hopefully begin treatment on that.

As I continue to ask God to lead and direct my life He is allowing me to see His mighty hand at work. Things don’t always end up the way I think things should be but it’s always turns out for my good.

My God continues to allow me to have a perfect life; I wouldn’t change my life for anything. For the first time in my life these past three years have been full of joy… I am absolutely satisfied with the life Christ has given me.

When asking God to provide for my needs, for a healing, or for an answer on anything He always answers; it’s either Yes, No, Maybe or Something better than I could have ever imagined!

Isaiah 55:8-9
8 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD. 9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.

Love to all,

Diana