After a few more faxes and calls I got the word today directly from the local pharmacist that my Sutent prescription has been received, the medication is on order (it is not a stock item which I knew), and the pre-approval process is complete so I will have the med on Monday afternoon. Not sure if I will have time to pick it up and start it on Monday or on Tuesday. Talked to the nurse practitioner at Dr Flaherty's office (Penn Oncology) about the side effects and she was pretty encouraging. I expect to be increasingly fatigued the first 4 weeks and then it should level off to more manageable levels. There are some other side effects, hopefully they will be relatively mild. Saw the kidney surgeon today - he is the one with the "colorful" manner but caring heart. His quote, "you look a h___ of a lot better than you did 8 weeks ago in that ICU bed" Now there's a compliment, huh?
We finally heard from our attorney who got a (no surprise) ridiculously low offer from our business insurance company. We told him we want what the policy says we are to be paid and nothing less. :-( So he is working on getting them closer to what is fair. We really need God to help us in this - it is so stressful to wait all this time for any reimbursement. Please pray that this situation would soon be resolved satisfactorily. I suppose it is progress that they made any offer at all after no response for 2 years............ Secondly, please pray that the judge would issue a favorable ruling on the other part of this, from the hearing in May (with the trucking company who hit Charles).
BTW I have been sleeping pretty well most nights now, and can even lay on my right side and move in my sleep without waking up much on most nights. This is a huge help to my general well-being. (Thank you Barbara for that memory foam mattress cover - FANTASTIC!) On the worrying issue - I have poured over the scriptures and cards that everyone has shared and they really encourage me. I am also feeling well enough to be busy with the kids and stuff which helps keep my mind occupied. Trying to take one day at a time and not project my worry too far into the future right now. If bad news comes someday, at least I will have tried to enjoy being healthy while I can!
Charles helped me finish the last of the pages in the homeschool portfolios late last night (I have to start getting to bed earlier now) and took them all to the school district this morning so that is DONE. HOORAH! Now its time to plan this coming year. I have some good leads on a few classes to help me with the teaching and also will consider some DVD supplementation and other helps. But it all costs money, so... back to the insurance settlement and judge ruling prayer requests!
Thank you everyone,
Karen and the gang
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Karen, dear - - We are trusting that things went well for you this week. You are constantly on our hearts and in our prayers. Each time you write a new blog I print it and make copies to distribute to all the ones that love you and pray for you at Llanerch Chapel - - and will continue to do so. You have a lot of prayer support. Keep the faith, Karen, hang in there, God is a good God, loving, compassionate and cares so much for you and your sweet 'lil family.
We love you.
Lovingly,
Aunt Bonnie
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