Friday I had my second to last fill. It was 6 weeks post surgery, and when I asked if I could start cardio exercise, the answer was YES!  Taking it slowly, I was able to now start light jogging again.  Music to my ears!  Because now I could SEE the light at the end of the tunnel, I felt brave enough to ask the big question:  How long do I wait between my last fill and my implant transfer?
The answer we received was not what we hoped.  My awesome nurse told me Dr. Lee had a hard 3 month rule from last fill to transfer.  Both Bob and I saw next years maximum out of pocket flash before our eyes.  I tried to focus on the positive:  I might be able to play tennis with my expanders now that I was going to have to wait longer and I was released to start some cardio.  And, it might be better on my body in the long run.  It was still hard to think it would spill over into 2020.
Then, I received a phone call from the scheduler.  My consultation with Dr. Lee wasn't going to be until December 19.  Two months away! Would they go ahead and schedule my surgery for the 3 months from my last fill or from December 19?  I took a deep breath and gave it to God, as I have been doing since September 6. 
We had a great weekend full of gifts from the Holy Spirit.  Maddie and I had the opportunity to attend the For King and Country concert courtesy of one the families she works with. The powerful evening performance of worship music continued to remind me that God is in charge, not me.  Sunday's homily at church was probably the most inspirational I have heard Fr. Steven. The homily was the story of the 10 lepers who Jesus healed, with only one returning to give thanks. His last words were something of the effect, "it's not magic, it's living your faith."  A beautiful reminder to me that when I see the Holy Spirit in my daily life, it is because I am living in God's presence.  Listening and talking with him.  So, these moments I am experiencing are coming from being in communion with Him.

This morning perhaps was the best gift of all.  Dr. Lee's office called.  An appointment has opened up on Thursday at 3:30.  They will do my fill and then my consultation with Dr. Lee.  God is so good!!!  I may have to wait until January still, but at least we see the progress!