Hurry Up and Wait

Okay...so...a lot of people have been asking what is going on with Tim. I decided that this was the second occasion in about 2 years on which I should post on our blog. That way everyone will know what is going on:)

So......Here's the story...

About two weeks ago, just prior to leaving for Baton Rouge, Tim started having some problems with his vision. A couple times a day he would start having double vision...like one of his eyes was drifting off to the side. This problem continued to progress throughout the week. By the time he arrived home on Friday he was seeing double constantly.

We immediately went that afternoon to see the eye doctor. This doctor basically said...it doesn't look good. So..he referred us immediately to an ophthalmologist. This doctor proceeded to do a few simple eye tests and concluded the same thing...It doesn't look good. He then proceeded to give us options of possible causes. These included the autoimmune disorders Multiple Sclerosis, and Myuesthenia Gravis. So....he referred us to a neurologist.

Then on to the neurologist by Tuesday...His assessments continued to include MS, and Myesthenia Gravis. However, he did give a third option.....a virus that is causing inflammation of the nerves that control his eye muscles. So...he had an MRI on Friday amd returned to the doctor today to hear the results. We expected to hear either: yes it is MS...or no it is not MS. Here is what we got:

"Tim, you have nonspecific changes in your brain that can be consistent with MS. But....they are much smaller than the lesions commonly found in MS....So, you may or may not have MS. These spots are often found in people that have problems with migraines and can also be benign.(meaning...not harmful)"

Next step...spinal tap to theoretically rule out or confirm MS and a bunch of bloodwork to check for other possible causes.

My theory...this really sucks! But...God is still God! As soon as we found out that this could be something bad...we began praying and believing for healing. Our friends and family have rallied around us in amazing prayer and faith. So.. we don't know what tomorrow holds. We do know that Christ is the center of our lives, and even in this His glory will be shown! It is our prayer that this will be used in a way that shows people how cool God really is!!!

Because....He IS pretty stinkin cool! Who knows...maybe the lesions were small because God immediately began shrinking them as we prayed and that is why they were small on the MRI...or maybe he does have MS. We will still stand firm on the promises that he has for our lives and continue striving towards His really cool plan and purpose for our lives. We will not lose vision!!!

We will keep everyone posted on what we know:)

Thanks again for all your prayers,
Genessa

What I do when no one is looking

Deer camera test. And proof I wore my helmet.

The Mighty Mulberry

We are planning a canoe trip to the mulberry for memorial day. Here are the details.

If you are my friend and you are reading this you are invited.

We will camp at my families cabin Sunday night and canoe the mulberry Monday.

You can check water levels and rent canoes from www.turnerbend.com

The mulberry is not a lazy river type of river, it is not recommended for beginners.

We will likely canoe from wolf pen to turner bend 15.7 miles.

Water level is decent but I am hoping for more rain.

Canoing can be an intense form of marital counseling.

There is no cell phone reception at the cabin.

Let me know if you are in.

Local Celebrities and funny things were said.

This past Sunday my dad and Sabrina both had choir concerts that they were in (separately). This Sunday night I was playing with our camera and happened to catch a news story inadvertently. Sort of a poor mans tivo. Here is the video.

Also tonight at couples group we played the newly wed game. Genessa and I tied with Ray and Monica for first place. During the game, many things were said that we re funny. However, my wife has asked that I not share something she said that was funny, so I am not sharing any of it(to protect the marriages of the people involved). Just know that it was funny stuff.

Tim

End of a boycott

I have decided it is time to end one of my boycotts. After 3 years of
no subway I decided it was time to forgive them. So for the last two
nights we have had subway for dinner.

I would like to thank all of my friends who have faithfully joined me
in this boycott. I know that we have made a difference in subways
bottom line. I seriously doubt that they will pull another stunt
like that again. (They lied and said I could buy 5 sandwiches and get the 6th free, when I tried to redeem the card they would not take it.)

I am still boycotting the Braums in Bentonville.

Junk in the Trunk

Genessa bought a cool trunk at an estate auction this weekend. I really like it. It has really cool embossed tin on the outside. After doing some research, it is dated between 1891-1920 probably closer to 1891 which is when the lock was patented that is on it. Here are a bunch of pictures

(I am showing these pictures to someone who is going to help date the trunk that is why there are so many.)

Books to read from Two weeks ago Part 3

Blue Like Jazz by Dan Miller.

I have also been wanting to read this one for a while. I am not really sure after having read it that I can tell you what it is about. But I can tell you that it is a good book. I think the subtitle includes the phrase personal reflections… that is kind of what I got from it. It has made me think of how I treat people and how people view me as a Christian. Christians are more known for things they are against than for their loving and caring gestures. I think that is sad. The book likely raised more questions than answers but since that is how I often find my mind working, I think that is ok with me.