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My visit to the podiatrist was encouraging, though it doesn’t seem likely to bear fruit.

Like all of the doctors before her, the podiatrist noted that my condition “just doesn’t add up” for someone of my age who is not overweight. Since I have flat feet, I expected her to prescribe a pair of expensive orthotics for me. But she very kindly explained to me that, since insurance won’t cover the cost and she has limited reason to believe that it will help, such a prescription might be premature. She’s not at all sure that the problem is something that her field can address.

Off the top of her head, she could think of only one type of testing to run on me—namely, vascular. But, again, she seemed fairly hesitant to proceed. What she did that no other doctor has done is to ask for a few days to research my condition, and she promised to call me next week with a plan of action. I do not know whether or not this doctor is a believer; what I do know is that she demonstrated integrity and compassion in an exemplary manner. I was blessed by her beneficence.

In the meantime, I am continuing to experience an increased level of pain—despite the fact that I’m wearing my tennis shoes and haven’t been to the gym in a while. To say the least, I am perplexed. I’d say more, but I would be complaining!

For those of you who commented or emailed today to encourage me, thank you so much for your perseverance in prayer. Your faithfulness is glorifying to God and edifying to me.