What's around the corner?
Welcome to the daily soap opera of the Elias'. So, we went into Winnipeg on Wednesday and dropped in at MPIC to see where things were at for Wes' drivers. We brought our letters with because our file number was on there and we made our way back up to room 206 to the medical records department and spoke with one of the women there.
She took our letter and went onto her computer and a short while later she came back and pointed out the fact that they had given us until May 31st to fill out the form. Even though we had handed the papers back in within a few days they normally do not even look at it until after the deadline...what!?!?! Our paperwork had just been placed on a waiting list...but, she would try to have someone look at it as quickly as possible...phew!
So, we left the building fairly encouraged by our visit. Someone was going to call us on either Thursday or Friday. We arrived home and by six the phone rang and it was MPIC. After a long phone interview where the woman on the other end asked numerous questions about the history of how the tumor was discovered, when was the surgery, when was radiation, what's happening now and some questions were repeated. I stood beside as Wes calmly answered every question clearly and with all his dates in place.
Actually, I was laughing inside because I thought 'This woman has no idea who she's talking too!' Wes has always had an amazing memory with years and dates and after his surgery he has been able to think so much more clearly so even though she threw so many questions at him he calmly responded with even more details the second time around. At times she tried to interrupt, but he kept giving her details...that's my boy! By the time the interview was over her only response was "Well, you seem lucid" Really?
She then told him that she did not know what MPIC would require of him to get his drivers back, but she would call back today to let him know.
Well, originally we had been told that Wes may have to drive around Winkler and show an instructor that he knows how to handle the truck. So, we weren't overly worried, but Wes was still a bit edgy.
I was working at the church for the day today and Wes had our house calls transferred over to his cell phone so he wouldn't miss any calls while he was up town and finally around three the call came. It was a very disappointing phone call. Wes needs to retake his drivers, both the written and road test.
I guess we really couldn't grasp the logic on this one. He's been driving for about 27 years, has the maximum merits on his drivers and now after losing his drivers for barely two weeks he has to retake them. Apparently it has to do with the type of tumor he has...not sure what that means.
So, we are now studying and preparing for the written test. The sample questions are...wow, I don't really have a whole lot of words for them, at least not any words that are positive in any way. The questions try very hard to trip you up with having nearly identical answers. I never enjoyed studying in school, now I remember why!
They will be sending out a letter letting us know when the written test needs to happen and I guess we go from there.
I haven't really been too frustrated with a lot of things in this journey of ours, but this one really has me a bit confused and yes, frustrated. I understand the safety issues, we both do, but if the neurologist has given him a passing grade what is the point of redoing the drivers?
But, it's no use in arguing with anyone, that just makes us tired and besides, that's never been Wes' speed to argue with anyone anyway.
So, here's the prayer request. Pray that Wes will be able to relax and not worry too much about this whole thing, he needs to rest. He's been studying since we got home at five and we never stay up until after 9:30, but if you notice the time on the entry, we are way past our bedtime...I'm so sleepy right now I'm sitting with my laptop at a weird angle on my lap...I hope I don't fall asleep and drop it to the floor.
Just pray that he can have peace about this whole thing and that he will be able to rest. He NEEDS his rest!
"I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8
She took our letter and went onto her computer and a short while later she came back and pointed out the fact that they had given us until May 31st to fill out the form. Even though we had handed the papers back in within a few days they normally do not even look at it until after the deadline...what!?!?! Our paperwork had just been placed on a waiting list...but, she would try to have someone look at it as quickly as possible...phew!
So, we left the building fairly encouraged by our visit. Someone was going to call us on either Thursday or Friday. We arrived home and by six the phone rang and it was MPIC. After a long phone interview where the woman on the other end asked numerous questions about the history of how the tumor was discovered, when was the surgery, when was radiation, what's happening now and some questions were repeated. I stood beside as Wes calmly answered every question clearly and with all his dates in place.
Actually, I was laughing inside because I thought 'This woman has no idea who she's talking too!' Wes has always had an amazing memory with years and dates and after his surgery he has been able to think so much more clearly so even though she threw so many questions at him he calmly responded with even more details the second time around. At times she tried to interrupt, but he kept giving her details...that's my boy! By the time the interview was over her only response was "Well, you seem lucid" Really?
She then told him that she did not know what MPIC would require of him to get his drivers back, but she would call back today to let him know.
Well, originally we had been told that Wes may have to drive around Winkler and show an instructor that he knows how to handle the truck. So, we weren't overly worried, but Wes was still a bit edgy.
I was working at the church for the day today and Wes had our house calls transferred over to his cell phone so he wouldn't miss any calls while he was up town and finally around three the call came. It was a very disappointing phone call. Wes needs to retake his drivers, both the written and road test.
I guess we really couldn't grasp the logic on this one. He's been driving for about 27 years, has the maximum merits on his drivers and now after losing his drivers for barely two weeks he has to retake them. Apparently it has to do with the type of tumor he has...not sure what that means.
So, we are now studying and preparing for the written test. The sample questions are...wow, I don't really have a whole lot of words for them, at least not any words that are positive in any way. The questions try very hard to trip you up with having nearly identical answers. I never enjoyed studying in school, now I remember why!
They will be sending out a letter letting us know when the written test needs to happen and I guess we go from there.
I haven't really been too frustrated with a lot of things in this journey of ours, but this one really has me a bit confused and yes, frustrated. I understand the safety issues, we both do, but if the neurologist has given him a passing grade what is the point of redoing the drivers?
But, it's no use in arguing with anyone, that just makes us tired and besides, that's never been Wes' speed to argue with anyone anyway.
So, here's the prayer request. Pray that Wes will be able to relax and not worry too much about this whole thing, he needs to rest. He's been studying since we got home at five and we never stay up until after 9:30, but if you notice the time on the entry, we are way past our bedtime...I'm so sleepy right now I'm sitting with my laptop at a weird angle on my lap...I hope I don't fall asleep and drop it to the floor.
Just pray that he can have peace about this whole thing and that he will be able to rest. He NEEDS his rest!
"I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8
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