Finally...News to Give Thanks for!!!!

This whole process has created a riot of emotional highs and lows for me.  Recently, I've been feeling frustrated because I felt like I was getting nowhere fast.  Well today something FINALLY happened.  I got a call this afternoon from a nice gentleman telling me he'd been notified (by who I don't know) that I was trying to schedule a functional MRI.  I replied indeed I was, then asked could he help me with that?  He could.  I am now scheduled for my functional MRI on December 2, 2013 at 2 pm (Mountain time).  I figured the 2nd at 2 pm was a date and time I wouldn't be likely to forget or get confused about.  The gentleman, who it turns out is going to be the one administering the test, agreed with my logic.  And instead of me having to track people down trying to figure out who I need to talk to next, having the procedure scheduled automatically notified the next person I needed to talk to (the financial person) about what's going on.  I've already received the call and know exactly how much I will have to pay in order for the test to proceed as planned.

Can you tell that my hair matches the colors I used for "Wandering Wilbur"?
Not hard to guess what my favorite colors are, huh?

And because of all the love and support I've received over the last couple months, I know I can take care of the upfront costs.  I'm so grateful for everyone who has been praying for me and willing to help with my medical expenses.  From everyone who attended the roast beef supper at my home church, Casar United Methodist, or donated to the Assassinate Wilbur fund, or participated in the 2nd Annual Run From Knobby thank you thank you thank you!! For all the churches that have me on their prayer lists, please keep me there and pray that this procedure will create the clearest road map possible for the neurosurgeon!

In the spirit of Thanksgiving and because I saw this on Facebook today of all days, I'm posting a joyful video for your viewing pleasure!!

That just gives me chills!  I've always thought "Ode to Joy" one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written.  It's even more special when you factor in that one of my favorite hymns, "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee," is set to the same melody and that it's one of the few songs I learned to play on the piano (waaayyy back when) that I still remember how to play by heart.  Since our church almost always sang it right before or right after Thanksgiving, it's even more appropriate in my mind for the season!