And so it begins....

Well we arrived yesterday in Tampa after a very uneventful trip from Santo Domingo. Paul Puleo picked us up at the airport. 1st stop Starbucks, then CWE office. After that we stopped at Applebee's for salad, then to Dr Jack's. Dr Jack heads the medical ministries for CWE, and is the doctor that had thyroid cancer. At his office we were served Cafe con leche made with Cuban coffee. Not all of his patients get that service, we were taken up to the staff breakroom...what a blessing as the four of us sat drinking coffee, and had a time of prayer.
Okay, now I'm sitting in the waiting room at the hospital. Our Doctor just came thru and told me he's going back into radiology and make sure they do all Bobs tests today...this morning!
So, this morning we met with Dr Christianson at 7am. He's the specialist who did Dr Jack's surgery. (who himself just stopped by to see how I'm doing!)


So back to the basics... We met with Dr Christiansen this morning at 7AM, he did a quick exam before heading out for another surgery. He sent us over to the hospital (just around the corner from his office) for blood tests, ultrasound and needle biopsy. So Bob is in admitting being processed and I'm at the waiting room for radiology, where they will do the ultrasound/biopsy.
I feel an overwhelming calmness and peace...well-enveloped in God's love. His love is being shown thru so many of His children. We are well cared for physically. Paul has put us up in the guest house on his ranch. The frig and cupboards are stocked with everything we could want. We have a Ford Explorer to drive (same vehicle we have in the Dominican but everything works on this one!)
Dr. Jack, as I mentioned earlier, just stopped by having already talked to Dr Christiansen. He assures us that Dr C is the best! Actually yesterday he told us, that with his cancer surgery he could have gone anywhere in the country to have it taken care of and yet, he chose this doctor because he is the best! So, we are getting the best care possible!
Our insurance is up-to-date and should cover most of the hospital. Not sure how it works for the dr's etc. But the LORD has provided all our needs thus far, I know HE will not abandon us.
We have rec'd many emails, calls and text msgs. Each one is a blessing and encouragement. Thank you!
I'll keep you posted. From comments made by both doctors, I'm thinking things are moving fast. They will not delay and will work quickly on this.
love you all!

"Be strong and courageous; do not tremble nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9