My dear friends

Some of you will know that I went to have an MRI scan today, the second attempt as I was overcome with claustrophobia at the first attempt. I felt really upbeat about this and talked to one of the staff in advance, and Ann was with me too.

I know that I was covered in prayer by many friends. Even going into the machine, I was fine, but even before they got ready to start it, claustrophobia and fear took over once more.

This time I was left feeling quite stressed out, and seemed to develop a 'fluttery' heart pattern, and the threat of a migraine. I am fine, at least I am sure I am fine. I am not feeling 100% but I know God is in control and all will be well.

Until they can perform a scan, they cannot determine what to do next about my back problem. We did discuss having the scan under sedative, but the waiting list for that is about a year, so they are now arranging for me to go to a private medical company in another city to have an open MRI scan. Once again, I feel comfortable with this, and I am sure this time will be good.

So please, please can you keep me in prayer a little while longer.

I love each and every one of you - God bless - Albie