I had an MRI last Friday to see if there was any “progression” in a certain issue. Thankfully (PTL), there was none, and that issue can be shelved for two years. Unfortunately, the MRI discovered a couple other “issues” that will need follow up investigations.
At the same time of that MRI, I was dealing with a pinched nerve in my neck – not a new issue but one that I have battled for six years. That doctor wants another MRI to see if there is progression in the spinal stenosis.
As part of my recent MRI, I had to update paperwork. St. Luke’s graciously (wisely?) printed off the list of my surgeries and procedures – it covered two pages. I started to laugh. I’m sitting in the waiting room waiting for an MRI and thinking about all that is wrong with me and realizing that meme is certainly applicable – “I have Early On-set Rigor Mortis!”
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away …” Yep, like Paul, I am outwardly wasting away. But … I prayfully hope that “inwardly” I am allowing the LORD to renew me day by day.
Whatever is happening in my body they are but light and momentary troubles that are “achieving for [me] an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” [2 Corinthians 4:16-17 NIV]
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