Antiphosphowhat?

I just told our son, Charlton, who is overnighting with us on a trip down from Michigan, that I began the year with spondylolisthesis and will end the year with antiphospholipid syndrome. Try saying that  3 times really fast!

When I saw my hematologist today, that was what he said I have. He said that is what has caused my blood clot. Fortunately, it can be controlled by blood thinners, which I apparently will be taking for the rest of my days. Dr. Gill says he is going to manage this situation for me. He changed my dosage of Warfarin and is getting me an appointment with a vascular surgeon to see if it's possible to remove the current clots.

I really like this new doc so far. He seems very knowledgeable and confident. I trust that he will do the best job possible in helping me deal with this situation.

Please pray for the clots to dissolve quickly or that they can be removed. Also pray that the swelling in my leg totally goes away. I am being told that this is unlikely, but I am going to ask the Lord for it anyway!

Prayers up!