tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post1760235816394949741..comments2023-11-28T21:28:17.116-06:00Comments on THE OWL'S SONG: Ken's Ordeal #17: No More Tests to DoDorcas (aka SingingOwl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15626748280614018533noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-70830357745101821352015-02-17T07:40:49.773-06:002015-02-17T07:40:49.773-06:00Anonymous, thanks for stopping and taking the time...Anonymous, thanks for stopping and taking the time to comment. I hope your visit to Mayo will be fruitful and there will answers and appropriate treatment.Dorcas (aka SingingOwl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15626748280614018533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-57234936956512956082015-02-15T21:26:59.040-06:002015-02-15T21:26:59.040-06:00I found your blog via your Amazon review for Moonl...I found your blog via your Amazon review for Moonlight Sonata at the Mayo Clinic. I am so sorry to read that your journey has continued. We are on the precipice of a visit to Mayo, and have long ago lost count of the number of specialists I have seen. Your review stuck out to me for the same reason Nora's book did - both a gift to read about the reality of living out a medical mystery in a country with the world's best medical doctors and in a life previously marked by ministry. All while juggling comments from people like some above that are attempting to be helpful, but sting: "He is still good, and He still loves both of you beyond measure." Ouch. My honest human response is What good is Love when it allows such pain for so long? And without measure? How great does love have to be to at least ease a person's pain level? I think that everyone who quotes "God is good" and "He love you" to someone in chronic pain must as a requirement have faced unrelenting pain part of a mysterious diagnosis first. I am sorry that you are both still suffering, and wish you well in the midst of the deep valley you find yourselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-37859299168155944012014-10-08T11:07:35.396-05:002014-10-08T11:07:35.396-05:00Dear Dorcas, I echo exactly what Darla said. I ce...Dear Dorcas, I echo exactly what Darla said. I certainly do not understand but through it all the Lord always has His purpose. Our prayers continue for both of you daily so He will strengthen you emotionally to persevere. Keep looking into His beautiful face and hopefully the things of earth will grow a little dimmer. He still may have a miracle in store and then He will be glorified!!Marilynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-24428109494752072972014-09-16T18:50:29.843-05:002014-09-16T18:50:29.843-05:00One of my favorite hymns, Darla. Worship choruses...One of my favorite hymns, Darla. Worship choruses just don't work for me these days. What are future generations going to sing when in pain? :D Thanks, and love to you and Bob.<br />Dorcas (aka SingingOwl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15626748280614018533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-68359216048189733022014-09-15T17:15:58.940-05:002014-09-15T17:15:58.940-05:00There just aren't words to describe the emotio...There just aren't words to describe the emotions in my heart for you both. I know this looms tall like a giant, a mountain or some insurmountable object. I pray Father will be merciful and reveal Himself Jehovah Rapha (spelling) in Ken's life. We don't always understand what Father is doing but we do know He is good and is working an eternal glory. I know I take great comfort from Hymn's and the one that comes to mind state's "life's trails will seem so small, when we see Christ" Until we are there, life's trials can be overwhelming at times. Much love to you and Ken. I wish there was something very tangible we could do to relieve your (plural) sufferings. HUGDarlanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-81847494261197730942014-09-02T10:24:11.419-05:002014-09-02T10:24:11.419-05:00I read this on my phone last night so waited to re...I read this on my phone last night so waited to reply. You are in my heart and my prayers going forward. I hate that they have not come up with a plan to help. <br /><br />Love you. Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970052534402740820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-66002022625011878822014-09-01T14:36:08.532-05:002014-09-01T14:36:08.532-05:00dear Dorcas, I too am disappointed for you that th...dear Dorcas, I too am disappointed for you that there could not be a definite finding, a clear course of action, a confident and positive prognosis.<br />But I want to say "thank you" to you for making all this misery and dread into something as helpful as possible to other folks, just as you've done in the conclusion of this post...<br />Prayers continue for you both.Crimson Ramblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020190454645032359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-28546284593869218322014-09-01T11:36:33.959-05:002014-09-01T11:36:33.959-05:00Dear Dorcas, I am so sorry to know of you and Ken ...Dear Dorcas, I am so sorry to know of you and Ken going through so much sadness. Certainly you deserve better. but the world is a messy place to live, ey. My prayers will continue to be go up for you. Someday we will meet in person.<br /><br />hugs in Christ,believer333https://www.blogger.com/profile/03480546499577897857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-35682011805863731222014-09-01T10:04:07.140-05:002014-09-01T10:04:07.140-05:00I also thought that surely you'd have somethin...I also thought that surely you'd have something more definite, well, like a year and a half ago. I've had several misdiagnosis or "underdiagnosis", though not about serious stuff, since about 1982, so I understand how things get into the medical records, and even when disproven, they seem to stay stuck in there. It is frustrating to look back at the several doctor visits when a "specialist" hardly asked any questions, but made a proclamation. But in Ken's case, they really did try harder, at least after awhile. And for all you know, what he has is one-of-a-kind, or not yet discovered. I hope you both can find moments of energy and joy amidst the pain and, surely, depression that accompanies chronic illness.LoieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01977264499770654307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-17016850374977981182014-09-01T08:46:36.548-05:002014-09-01T08:46:36.548-05:00Pastor Rich, I was thinking about that.
Pastor Rich, I was thinking about that. <br />Dorcas (aka SingingOwl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15626748280614018533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-84879488315620946252014-09-01T08:23:11.477-05:002014-09-01T08:23:11.477-05:00I wish there was something to say here to offer so...I wish there was something to say here to offer some comfort. With your writing about the ordeal possibly concluded is this the season for your lament?Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00251447659511862304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-61216876909239053122014-09-01T07:57:50.104-05:002014-09-01T07:57:50.104-05:00I'm so sorry to follow Ken's continuing tr...I'm so sorry to follow Ken's continuing travails. The New York Times Magazine frequently follows a hard-to-diagnose case. I wonder if they would look at Ken's ongoing problems. They pull together a team of doctors, I think.<br />Look them up online.<br />Prayers with you.<br />Processing Counselorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11606966815373763670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-35030879283780446202014-08-31T23:25:53.686-05:002014-08-31T23:25:53.686-05:00Ditto what Christ said ... prayers will continue, ...Ditto what Christ said ... prayers will continue, and really do hope you will keep us updated.Rev SShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661507940053055640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-72591329230787364972014-08-31T23:21:48.809-05:002014-08-31T23:21:48.809-05:00Oh Chris....wish I could meet you in person. <...Oh Chris....wish I could meet you in person. <3<br />Dorcas (aka SingingOwl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15626748280614018533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-61054370715766679512014-08-31T18:49:43.503-05:002014-08-31T18:49:43.503-05:00Oh Dorcas...I can't tell you how sorry I am to...Oh Dorcas...I can't tell you how sorry I am to hear this. We will continue to keep you both in prayer. I keep hoping God will show you the big picture rather than the small one we see now. But this I know...He is still good, and He still loves both of you beyond measure. Please keep us updated. We care!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289638969194601415noreply@blogger.com