At Jude's yearly appointment, back in May, he saw a new family doctor at our local clinic. We switched because this Dr. was closer to our home and a guy and could eventually see all of us. (It was a least important to me to establish a relationship with a male doctor for more boys). Anyways...Jude's check up was a-okay except for one small point. The doc heard a small murmur in his heart, and he stressed very small. He followed with saying this wasn't uncommon to hear in boys between 4 and 8 years of age and it usually wasn't anything to worry about. I bet he saw the complete shock on my face at this new diagnosis. He concluded with saying that if Jude was running, jumping, playing with other kiddos and not getting winded that he was likely fine but we should see the pediatric cardiologist "just in case".
Today was that appointment with the specialist.
I had a slight worry (very slight) and was very positive as I took the little guy in to the office. I recalled when Tamlin was in-utero and we had the scare from one of the early diagnositic tests that turned out to be nothing. And Jude knew nothing except he was going to a doctor who was going to listen to his heart.
It was a quick visit. Jude got an EKG which turned out perfectly normal. Jude was very unsure of all the stickers and electrodes attached to him, but the nurse was reassuring and fast. The doctor was very nice and gave us the assurance that he was 95% sure that this little murmur was nothing and that Jude would out-grow it with time. They'll keep a listen for it at his yearly check-ups but we shouldn't be concerned. Great news.
On the way out, Jude told me the nice doctor listened to heart... and that Jesus was in there.
And that maybe he could hear Jesus.
Sure buddy...maybe, just maybe, the doc heard Jesus taking care of you in your heart :-)
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