2nd opinion

Hello all!

This past week has been rather interesting for us.  We spoke with Dr. Allan Friedman from Duke University last Friday night.  I have been AMAZED at the attention to detail and responsiveness from Duke!  They have the reputation that they have for a reason.  Dr. Allan Friedman contacted us after I spoke with Dr. Henry Friedman just the day before and expressed some concerns over their recommendation for surgical resection of the tumor.  I knew we needed a further discussion.  Dr. Allan Friedman, the doctor who would perform the actual surgery, informed us that he felt surgery was a better option for Reyn and that he feels confident he can get at least 70% of the tumor removed.  Reyn may require chemo following surgery but would not require radiation in his opinion.  He would spend one week at Duke and then be able to return home for rest.  Of course we have many questions but this is good news to us because it gives us another option.  So we have decided it will be best to have a face to face meeting with the neurosurgeon at Duke to discuss all of our questions and concerns.  That being said, Reyn will travel with his friend Shane to Durham this upcoming Monday evening for a 9am appointment on Tuesday.  Our plan is for me to be on the phone during the meeting since I cannot be there in person, but at least I can listen in on the conversation.  I am unable to travel at this point because I am 2 1/2 weeks from my due date so our major prayer is that Grier waits to make her grand debut until Tuesday night at the EARLIEST!  My due date is January 22nd but all signs point to her making an early arrival at this point in time.

Please pray for us as we make the decision of surgery vs. radiation/ chemo.  We want to be where the Lord leads us and be confident in our decision.  Please pray for safe travel for Reyn and Shane.  (Thank you Shane for being willing to be there with Reyn!)  And please pray that our baby girl stays put just a bit longer.  That's all for now.

Reyn and Jordan