A worry wart???

Wednesday will be my "big" doctor's appointment. I have not seen Dr. Galati in 2 months - and that is good because it means my bloodwork is showing good results.

I intend to ask the big questions: "Do I still have to have a liver transplant?" "May I travel (please!!!)?" "May I try to live my life as normally as possible (with the obvious dietary restrictions and medications?" "May I make longterm plans?"

I am naturally a worry wart (where the heck did that phrase come from?). But I read something in Jesus Calling this morning that I intend to repeat to myself this week every time I get scared about my doctor's appointment:
"Rehearsing your troubles results in experiencing them many times, whereas you are meant to go through them when they actually occur."
"I will strengthen you and prepare you for this day, transforming your fear into confident trust."

I am posting this today because I may not get back to my blog until the appointment. I will probably put up some posts while at the doctor's office (yes, Clay came through on our anniversary and upgraded my blackberry and got me a netbook).

"But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?" Psalms 56:3-4

My appointment is this Wednesday, January 20th at 1:45 Central time.

Thank you for your specific prayers!