Just got home and I’m happy to report all is well. Rocky suffers from claustrophobia and was pretty up tight when he found he had to have another MRI. He’s brave enough to whip up on a lion charging, but when it comes to getting tight in small places, he freaks. I can only imagine the stress as I’ve never been bothered with it.

Dr. Ferguson looked at all of the images and said he is “clear” and wouldn’t need to see him for 6-months, at which time he would have another MRI and visit with him. Rocky’s big hope was that he could get off of the dilantin medication for seizures but Dr. Ferguson said considering his age and the history of his past health, he definitely wants him to stay on it for insurance.

It seems the brain, once it has been disturbed to this extent, can do very funny things……suddenly with no warning. At Rocky’s age, a severe fall could cause brain hemorrhage or worse which would pretty well ruin the good health he now enjoys. It seemed such a big deal going in but when Dr. Ferguson explained it like he did…..it made more sense than just getting rid of another few pills.

You don’t have to sit in a waiting room very long to figure you are one of the lucky ones and you’d just better do what the doctor says. Personally, I always come away feeling very fortunate. Dr. Ferguson said with Rocky’s history and his condition now, he estimated his probable life span at 90+ years. He said with my history he would add 3 to 5-years because I’ve never had a major illness. So!! Now we shall wait and see what our good Lord has in mind.

Thank you for your prayers, love and concern. We appreciate it more than words can express. I’m anxiously waiting to hear an “all clear” from dear Ellen….and then we can all breathe easy.

God bless!!
Rocky and Esther