Hello all!
Thank you for all of the prayers and phone calls today. It was a long day but we did get some answers. I think we were both shocked when Dr. Olson walked into the room and stated that he did not recommend surgery. We were prepared for surgery this week followed by radiation based on the news we had received last week. He told us that Reyn's tumor is somewhat spread out inside of his brain and he said the risks outweigh the benefits as far as surgery goes at this point. He feels we can control the tumor with a mix of medications/ radiation depending on the type of tumor he has. So, we are scheduled for pre-op and another MRI on November 29th followed by a biopsy on December 6th. They will keep him overnight following the biopsy in order to monitor him but we anticipate he will be released on December 7th. We ask that you pray specifically that the MRI on Thursday shows nothing... A tumor free brain! If that is not the case we pray the biopsy shows the least aggressive, most easily treated tumor in his head. We also pray for no more seizures, no tumor growth and no side effects.
It's amazing to me that someone can lead a normal life with an "orange-sized" brain tumor as long as we get it under control. The doctor said the body is very adaptable. I say it's just another testament to God's amazing creation!
So the great news is that Reyn can go about his daily activities and resume work! He even had me ask the doctor if he could fly to Miami to see the Dawgs in the National Title game....the eternal optimist! So I guess we are praying for 2 miracles this week. We need a tumor removed from Reyn's brain and we need the Dawgs to take care of business against the Tide.
Thank you again for walking through this time with us. We feel the love and prayers more than you know. I am so humbled that Reyn literally has people in South Africa, France, China, Bermuda and places all over the United States praying for him. I joked with him that God is probably going to get so tired of hearing his name that He is just going to cure him outright!
Love you all!
Psalm 27: 13-14
Praying friend! Chad and friends are praying in Kuwait! Add that to your list!
ReplyDeleteThanks Chad! That means so much to us!
DeleteThe body of Christ doing its job...and don't think for a second that we are not blessed to prayer for you. I have felt so connected with God...felt like HE was leading my prayer. And you know, that happens most when I pray for others.
ReplyDelete"God never let the storm take the sun away. It was constant...waiting there just above the clouds..." from a little book I read to Bryant called Firebird. So true Jordan! This storm isn't taking your sun away. I am praying for you guys every time you enter my thoughts... which is a lot.
ReplyDeletePraying for your beautiful family at least 1,000 times a day. I know that we don’t know each other very well – yet. But if there is anything you need please don’t hesitate to let me know. I would love to bring you guys a meal or anything at all. Laura Coble
ReplyDeletePraying for your family every chance I get. Since I am 8 months pregnant and not sleeping much, I am filling lots of my sleepless nights with prayer! Love y'all!! :)
ReplyDeleteWe love you both and will continue to pray for you each day!
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