I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul.
Psalm 31:7

There are some days when we must be intentional and MAKE A DECISION to rejoice because rejoicing doesn’t come naturally.  At least it’s true today because Irene experienced a rough day.

We were going to stay overnight in San Francisco this evening because Irene’s chest catheter was scheduled for removal very early tomorrow morning.  However, a needle infiltration at dialysis treatment today has significantly altered that plan.  So, what’s an infiltration?  An infiltration occurs when the needle goes through the wall of the fistula.

The needle infiltration causes significant swelling, pain and discoloration.  It also precludes the notion of removing the catheter until her arm heals because it serves as the backup for the Cimino Fistula.  So, we’ll re-schedule the chest catheter removal sometime in the near future.

This development does beg the question …. what happens if, after the catheter is removed, she experiences another infiltration?  The answer?  She will endure another surgically implanted catheter …. not a fun prospect to consider.

There are some days when we must be intentional and MAKE A DECISION to rejoice because rejoicing doesn’t come naturally.

I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul.
Psalm 31:7

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Dave