Big Day

Today was a big day. Most of you know the details already but I want to write about it. Looking back, I did some heavy praying and soul-baring self-confrontation Thursday night into Friday morning. In the end I knw that God would provide on this at lead me out. Today is just another example. On Friday, Mom and I were driving to LaGrange and had this idea that there might be some medicine that would make me sick if I drank alcohol, but we really wanted to start before my trip overseas to help me and give everyone some piece of mind. We called one place this morning and they said "No". I had to be in there counseling group and many other things. In desperation, Mom said to try Independence Family Medicine. When I called and said what I wanted they asked for my name and birthdate. When I told them, they surprised me by saying that my Doctor was Debbie, but she was out so I could see Doctor Gabby at 11, 1:20, or 2 TODAY. I was stunned. I had never been to that Doctor before and it usually takes 2-3 MONTHS before they will see a new patient. This place had me as an established patient??? AND they would see me this morning???? Of course I did not bother to correct them. At 11, Mom and I showed up to check in at the office and said a quick prayer in the car before going in. They lady asked me if I stilled lived on Cheyenne Street and if I was still married to Leah. "Nope" I said. The ladies at reception couldn't find my records. All 3 of them huddled together at the desk trying to figure out, while Mom and I tried to act chill. Finally, one lady said "well, I can't figure out what happened but I'll just fill it in like you're a new patient, then you can go to see the Doctor". After our appointment was over, we chatted with the same lady during checkout and she said "Daniel Othelsomething" and I had the same birthdate and the receptionist thought I was him when I checked him. We were sure she figured out I wasn't a legit established patient, but was just being nice to let us in to see the Doctor. At the end of this story, I have the medication. I blocks alcohol in my system so I can't get drunk and will make me violently ill if I drink alcohol. We've applied to our insurance for the version that comes in an injection, but we're very grateful for what we have. I thank God and I thank Him for my inspired, intelligent, and crafty wife. More on this later....