Nuclear Medicine appointment with mom

Today I am with mom at a Nuclear Medicine appointment. We are here because there are concerns she may have bone CANCER! How dare they utter the dreaded 'C' word! 

Nonetheless, they injected moms with a solution that contains a radio labeled isotope buried in phoshate.  It is kind of like parents mashing up veggies in pasta so the kids don't know it's there.  The phosphate gets absorbed by the bones over an ~3hr timeframe and the buried isotope now acts like a flashlight when they run the scanner over moms body (~1hr long process) so the inside of the bones become visible as images are generated.

Am I worried/afraid, OF COURSE I am but I have to rely on my faith to hold me up as I transition through these various journeys/trials.  My brother & I are doing the best we can to remain encouraging and strong throughout this ordeal, not to mention that each of our wives have their own health challenges. 

While the weight can be great at times, I am reminded of Matthew 11:28-30 : "28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart:and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." I claim it for I could use rest and a lighter burden. 

 Stay encouraged all! Blessings, -d