Today was a good day! Despite my exhaustion from seeing the city, I could not fall asleep until 3am. Other than that, I slept pretty well and almost through the whole night! We were able to sleep late, because my appointment at the imaging center was not until 4pm. We had a great lunch at a small pizza restaurant down the block from our hotel! It was delicious, especially since pizza is my favorite!!! Then, we came back to the hotel for a short nap before my appointment.
At 3pm, our taxi came to pick us up at from the hotel. I was nervous about riding in a taxi because taxi drivers aren't usually known for their safe or smooth driving! We were blessed with very nice drivers, who didn't drive TOO badly! My neck brace helped a LOT!!!
The people at the imaging center were wonderful! The guy who took all of my images was a rather large man with a heavy northern accent. He was not very gentle putting in my IV, and he made a mess! But it was okay because I didn't have to have it in for very long. It took a lot less time than we thought it would, so we didn't back too late! I was very thankful for that because I was not allowed to eat or drink anything after 12! After getting lost, the taxi driver dropped us back off at the hotel. We ordered take out and just relaxed for the rest of the evening.
We have an early start in the morning. I have to be at the North Shore Hospital at 8am to get blood work done, which as most of you know is my favorite thing... NOT! I'm not worried about it though. I have to do what I have to do! After that appointment, I go to the Chiari Institute to meet with the nurse practitioner at 10am to give her my life history. Then at 12pm, I have an appointment with a neurologist to have a neurological work up. He will go through all the images that were done today, and basically tell me what is going on. Then at 3pm, I have an appointment with a neurosurgeon who will tell me what we can do about my problems. It is going to be a LONG day of sitting and waiting. I ask that you pray specifically for mom, Meghan, and me to have patience while we wait.
I am very excited for tomorrow! I have been waiting a while to have a doctor that is able to tell me what is wrong with me! These doctors are some of the best in the world, and I am absolutely BLESSED to be able to see them, especially so quickly!!! I have been thanking God for that everyday since I found out that I was going to be able to come, and I have been the ENTIRE time that we have been here! It is so surreal to me! What an awesome God! He has blessed me in so many ways just over the past few weeks! I am VERY thankful for what He is doing in my life, despite how difficult and painful it is! I am already able to see some of the amazing things He is doing and the amazing people He has brought into my life through this! It makes it ALL worth it!
Again... Thank you for all the support, prayers, and love you have sent my way! I really appreciate it! I hope you are having a great week so far, and if not, it will be okay! It is almost Christmas break, so hopefully you will be able to relax!
Click here to view pictures from today:
http://s478.photobucket.com/albums/rr149/mackenziemathis/NYC/NY%20Day%202/
Love,
Mackenzie
At 3pm, our taxi came to pick us up at from the hotel. I was nervous about riding in a taxi because taxi drivers aren't usually known for their safe or smooth driving! We were blessed with very nice drivers, who didn't drive TOO badly! My neck brace helped a LOT!!!
The people at the imaging center were wonderful! The guy who took all of my images was a rather large man with a heavy northern accent. He was not very gentle putting in my IV, and he made a mess! But it was okay because I didn't have to have it in for very long. It took a lot less time than we thought it would, so we didn't back too late! I was very thankful for that because I was not allowed to eat or drink anything after 12! After getting lost, the taxi driver dropped us back off at the hotel. We ordered take out and just relaxed for the rest of the evening.
We have an early start in the morning. I have to be at the North Shore Hospital at 8am to get blood work done, which as most of you know is my favorite thing... NOT! I'm not worried about it though. I have to do what I have to do! After that appointment, I go to the Chiari Institute to meet with the nurse practitioner at 10am to give her my life history. Then at 12pm, I have an appointment with a neurologist to have a neurological work up. He will go through all the images that were done today, and basically tell me what is going on. Then at 3pm, I have an appointment with a neurosurgeon who will tell me what we can do about my problems. It is going to be a LONG day of sitting and waiting. I ask that you pray specifically for mom, Meghan, and me to have patience while we wait.
I am very excited for tomorrow! I have been waiting a while to have a doctor that is able to tell me what is wrong with me! These doctors are some of the best in the world, and I am absolutely BLESSED to be able to see them, especially so quickly!!! I have been thanking God for that everyday since I found out that I was going to be able to come, and I have been the ENTIRE time that we have been here! It is so surreal to me! What an awesome God! He has blessed me in so many ways just over the past few weeks! I am VERY thankful for what He is doing in my life, despite how difficult and painful it is! I am already able to see some of the amazing things He is doing and the amazing people He has brought into my life through this! It makes it ALL worth it!
Again... Thank you for all the support, prayers, and love you have sent my way! I really appreciate it! I hope you are having a great week so far, and if not, it will be okay! It is almost Christmas break, so hopefully you will be able to relax!
Click here to view pictures from today:
http://s478.photobucket.com/albums/rr149/mackenziemathis/NYC/NY%20Day%202/
Love,
Mackenzie
4 comments:
Dear Mackenzie,
Thanks for updating your blog and sending the texts. I must confess that I check my phone multiple times a day to see if there is any news from you. You sound strong and that is a blessing. Give a hug to your mom and sister.
Love, Mrs Seay
Dear Mackenzie
Just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers let us know if you need anything God Bless
Pastor Thomas Moore First Baptist
Hey Mackenzie! This is Sami Napier, you might not know me but our moms talk a lot! I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you! I really hope you get in to see Dr. Frankomano really soon. I heard you got some news from Dr. Millhorat today and I hope things go well tomorrow with the traction! Just wanted you to know that you are in our prayers!
-Sami
P.S. I've been listening to your music on your site for like hours haha. We have the exact same music taste, all of these songs are my favorite songs too!
Dear Mackenzie,
I just want you to know that our Pastor from Moore First Baptist has told us all about you. We are all praying for you and believing in a miracle from God for your healing. I have read your blogs and you seem to truly love and trust the Lord. I just pray for God to give you the strength you need in the days to come and rest for you and your family.
God Bless, Brenda Sherbert
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