Friday was pure madness as we rushed to get doctors' appointments completed so we could get out of Peoria, just as the Illinois High School Basketball Tournament was underway.
First things first was getting my labs drawn, which meant fasting blood work. The blood work is no big deal when Jessica does it; it's the waiting for the labs to be drawn because I'm hungry that gets me all queasy. Afterward, Jeff and I made a quick McDonald's order (sorry Abel girls...it wasn't at the Blue one) and hurried to my next appointment because all we knew was it was in Methodist Hospital.
We were very blessed as we strolled through the buildings with the old deer in the headlight look. Various employees, hospital visitors and even a patient directed us and surprise, we made it to the reception desk early! Yesterday was my initial appointment with Dr. Lancia (my new psychiatrist). Jeff and I are both very impressed; especially that he not only is there for my psych medications, but he is also focused on my Lyme's symptoms. He has started me on some totally different anti-anxiety medications to help me sleep, to wake up feeling rested, and to decrease nightmares. Surprisingly I already feel a difference. Woo! I pray that the doctor/patient relationship will be successful on both sides and I will continue to stay on a positive road of mental healing.
After seeing Dr. Lancia for 2 hours, I was dead tired, but I had yet another appointment with my counselor. It turns out that God gave us a miracle in that Pat, Jeff & my counselor, has been trying to see Jeff but scheduling was a mess, so I offered up my appointment so Jeff could see her instead. So, before we hit Pat's office, Jeff went to Wendy's for a couple of cheeseburgers. I was out cold, so I didn't care. When we got to the Antioch Group Jeff went on in and I crashed out in the car. For a nap in my little Chevy Alero, it was wonderful. :)
Well, this crazy weekend of March Madness is complete, but next Friday the Madness begins again!
Love all of you ~ me
