The phone rang today with the news we've been anticipating for several weeks: Katie has been accepted into the ABC Clinic at UCLA Medical Center, starting tomorrow.
The call came none too soon. Miss Kate now experiences an emotional meltdown--uncontrollable, hysterical, hyperventilating crying over a seemingly insignificant occurrence--at least once a day, sometimes more. Last week, her 4th grade class at school received its indoctrination.
We'll leave home at 6:30 am...praise God for the carpool lane...in time for an 8 am meeting. Chances are, we'll spend the entire day on campus before loading up at 3:00 to come home. That regimen will be repeated for four to eight weeks, five days a week (except we'll leave home at 6:00 am for a 7:30 arrival).
Susan and I are anxiously excited about the care Katie will receive. Envision 12 different medical specialists unleashing their expertise on all those "weirdisms" that plague our girl. We're not sure what they will find...but trust that every avenue will be pursued.
For your part, please pray for all three of us (and Bea, too). We are prepared for an exhausting season...physically, emotionally and mentally. But God has cleared our schedules (I was laid off three weeks ago) and provided our financial needs (insurance pays 100% of the clinic's fees and I received a nice severance package).
On a final note, I've chosen the colors pink and purple because they are two of Katie's favorites. After all, this experience is all about her.
Mark
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I know exactly what will be required of you in the weeks ahead. It's a huge undertaking, physically, emotionally and spiritually. I'll be praying for strength for all of you, wisdom for the professionals, responsiveness and relief for Katie and for lighter than usual traffic! I love you guys!
ReplyDeleteLove all of you and am praying for victory in Katie's life!
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