That drive
was a good reminder to me that while I can’t see what is in the future, there
is a destination. There is a final point that I am traveling to. And there will
always be a few angels and a God to watch over me and protect me on that
journey. While I may not know why things are happening, there is a purpose of
the timing.
When people
think of January, they think of new beginnings and a time to start fresh. I’m
beginning to think that January is a time for me to quickly learn patience and
learn that there is a greater plan for me. January has held some happy times
and some sad times for me. January 2005 was when Phil and I went on our first
real date. January 2007 was when I started my internship with the City of
Colorado Springs. January 2008 was the month that I got to start planning our
wedding. January 2011 was the month that Phil interviewed for and accepted the
airport manager position in Brookings. January 2012 had some major ups and
downs. That was the month we had a miscarriage and I had a D&C procedure.
But it was also the month that we moved into our first home. January 2013 was
the start of baby prepping the house, as well as the start of some of my
pregnancy issues. With so much happening in the previous January’s, I should
not be surprised that this January has a few moments that make me remember that
God is in control. From starting a new job of teaching a course at SDSU to
driving a different car to seeing Olivia grow up in the blink of an eye, there
is so much to be thankful for. This January though, Phil and I are thankful for
technology and medical care.
A week ago,
we were sitting at the table for dinner and Olivia was eating some cut up fruit
and veggies. She started to make a weird jerking/twitching move and Phil and I
just looked at each other, asking ‘what’s up?’ She would have the movement,
then be fine, then do it again. I immediately went to the phone to call my mom
(Nurse Jean to the rescue!) and by that time, Olivia had stopped. During the
whole two to three minutes, Olivia had about five or six of these one to two
second twitches. She would smile and giggle and was in a good mood during the
episode. We cautiously watched her and since we couldn’t truly explain what was
going on, we thought she had a minor reaction to a new food she tried. Two days
later, I gave her that same food and the twitches happened again. Thankfully, I
had the iPad close and was able to video a few clips. I sent them to Nurse
Jean, called Phil and we talked about what we should do. Thursday at lunch (she didn't eat that fruit again),
Olivia had three minor episodes and away to the pediatrician she went. After a
physical evaluation and blood work (which was normal), the doctor watched the
video clips we had, asked a few questions and then said she would recommend we
go see a pediatric neurologist. Our appointment is April 1, so we feel okay that
our doctor doesn’t think it is urgent enough to get her in sooner. But now we
sit and wait. And pray. And give a few more hugs and kisses. And know that
during this blizzard of our life right now, while we can’t see what is to come,
we know that we have the guidance of a loving and caring God.
