Transplant doc visit tomorrow

[momofthree]

Hi Ladies and Dr. Fett,

Hope all is well with you. I have an appt. at UVA tomorrow with the #1 specialist there. He comes very highly recommended and had I not gotten so sick leaving Okinawa and all our plans changed, I would have seen him when I got here. Anyway, he is also on the transplant team and I am seeing him for a workup for that. Now, I totally believe I am improving and soon there will be a manifestation of that in my "numbers." In the meantime, I have to go see him and do this. I continue to walk in faith so I can wait to see that which I hope for. As always though, your amazing support is greatly appreciated. I have decided to go by myself and have my hubby stay with our three kids. I want to really focus on my faith on the drive there (about an hour) and prepare myself for their probing questions and whatever comes about. I have a good feeling about seeing him. Sometimes when my hubby is there I get more emotional. Don't know why. Anyway, your encouraging words are sweet like honey. Thanks! Alison (momofthree)

[SerenaWelsh]

All of my good wishes are with you. These appointments can be very, very scary. It's good that you know going into it what you need to do to stay focused.
I believe that people come into our lives for a reason. I'm hopeful that the people you meet tomorrow will one day prove to be put before you for a reason other than the obvious.

My last appointment I slid "I Will Survive" in the CD player and sang at the top of my lungs almost all the way there (almost, because it's a 40 minute ride and I was losing my voice). It was great, and was the first appointment I haven't gotten weepy afterwards.

[carrob]

Alison.....

Many, many prayers for support and understanding coming your way. I understand you wanting to make the trip by yourself to let it all soak in. Please know that we'll all thinking of you and let us know how it goes.

Carla

[SusanD]

Alison...big prayers to you so that you will know the questions to ask, have the strength to listen with grace and also prayers for this specialist that he will come up with a plan that is right for you. Let us know how it goes.

[JAMESFETT]

Allison, here's a special prayer for your healing and safety. It is courageous of you to walk the path life has brought you. You are not alone. Your faith and God's power will carry you. We will encourage you wherever we can.

James

[melissamph]

Allison,

Sweet blessings to lead you and to follow you! I am praying for you now and singing His praises! Peace be with you my sweet sister! Please let me know how it goes. I will continue to pray. You sis in the Kingdom!

[Yvonne]

Alison,
I wish you all you need for tomorrow, know you will be in my thoughts!!
You sound like a strong person with a positive attitude. With that you have won half the battle. Feeling improvement is a good sign, I hope and believe this will soon be reflectected in your numbers. But even without the 'right' numbers in your hand, feeling better and stronger is a big improvement. Transplant team sounds 'heavy', but by what you wrote it also sounds like people with a lot of experience with serious heartconditions. There goal is to help people as good as is possible, not to transplant as many as possible. Since diagnosis I've been followed by a transplant team and I still go every 6 months to transplant clinic for a so called 'transplant assesment'. This doesn't mean I am on the transplant list, but it means my doctor has a lot of experience with serious heartconditions and there treatment. His treatment spectrum is quite big and I believe he has chosen the most appropriate treatment for me. So I feel in save hands with him and his team and I really wish you the same!

[SarahsMom]

Alison,

HUGS and PRAYERS coming your way. I hope the appointment goes well! Be brave and strong....it's going to be fine! With all the technology out there...transplants are becoming less and less risky...if need be...you'll be just fine, I know it!!!!!

Love to you and your family!

Kari

(Let us know how it goes)...we'll all be thinking and praying for you.

[Special K]

Hello,

I just wanted to say that I am praying that God would move in your favor and that you won't even need the transplant. Just know that, no matter what, God is still God. I hope that helps. Stay strong in your faith. --Kimiko

[mom2gageandkeely]

I hope that you have the peace to accept the things you cannot change, the courage to change those you can and the wisdom to know the difference. God Bless You!