Tomorrow We Go to a Naturopathic Doctor

Tomorrow we go to see Dr. Parpia.

Tonight, when Eric tried to get down low to check the food in the broiler, he literally couldn't get back up. He has very little strength in his legs. He goes to PT twice a week, and does exercises daily, but still is rapidly losing strength.

He spent a long time filling out the intake form; it was very thorough and he was as complete as possible, with dates of surgeries, weight fluctuations, etc.

The appointment is supposed to be 2 hours, and I'm not exactly sure what to expect. Are they going to order tests? We are hoping they will use the tests he has already done, and only request ones he hasn't taken, or that are specific to a certain type of test that is more evolved.

Our GoFundMe has slowed down, and I am grateful for all the donations - grateful we have money to GO to the doctor! I think we are even covered for rent, but I haven't looked at July yet, it kind of snuck up on me.

On a side note: Friday I went to a periodontist to have the growth on my gum (that I had been ignoring for over 6 months) removed and they are sending it in for a biopsy. Again, the fundraiser enabled me to do this. <3

I need to send thank you's. I'm keeping a list (as best I can) to give thank you's and shout outs, but have been so busy.

Well over 100 families/friends/strangers have stepped in and supported us in some way... many multiple times.

I'm asking for prayers for ease and grace and a thorough evaluation and - ideally - a "better" diagnosis. But, of course, we are willing to know the truth, even if it's not what we want to hear. So, yes, prayers of truth, empowerment, and the best path to be revealed.
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Thank you!