Monday, October 02, 2006

Brain Surgery Scheduled!! Please Pray!!!

Yeah...so we just got back a little bit ago from taking the kids up to the hospital to see Mom. Thankfully, she is basically the Mom we all know and love, thanks to getting some much needed necessary medication. She looked great and felt great! A whole 360 degree change from the state she was in Friday evening.

Anyway, we were all there when the neurosurgeon came in to talk to Mom. She will be having surgery on Wednesday morning at 7:30a.m. It is expected to take 4-6 hours. They will be trying to remove the largest tumor on her brain at this time, then she will be in ICU for maybe a week. Then comes about two months of recovery, and after that they will go in for a second surgery on the next tumor. The largest one is in the front of her head and is the one causing most of her problems right now so it is the one they want to address first.

I am so scared, y'all. I may come across as being strong, and maybe I am...but inside I am just a scared little girl who's falling to pieces! There was a guy the same age as I am (34) who just passed away after having brain surgery for cancer. He went into a coma and never came out of it. I am absolutely terrified of this happening to Mom!

Please, PLEASE...pray to whatever God, Goddess, or whoever you believe in, and if you can get anyone you know to pray for a perfect stranger, please do!! It means so much to us and our family...THANK YOU!

Okay...I think I'm gonna break down and cry....I don't feel very strong right now.

19 comments:

Tish said...

I will keep you, your mother, and the rest of the family in my prayers. Things will turn out just fine!

I'll keep checking back for updates.

Samantha Alice said...

Stay strong. Our hearts are with you.

The Middle Child said...

I know it doesn't feel like you are strong right now but you are. You are one of the strongest people I know. I will definitely be praying for you all tonight when I say my prayers.
Hugs

Bekah

Ryan said...

thinkin bout u and your family stay strong!

Osbasso said...

Hate to say that I haven't been around often enough to realize any of this was going on. Prayers and good thoughts are on their way to your entire family...

GERBEN said...

I am so sorry honey. You know that you and your family have my thoughts and prayers. ((hug))

Queen Of Cheese said...

Your in our thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted.

Robyn said...

I read your comment on Os's post yesterday and thought I'd stop by. Hope you don't mind.

I will definitly keep you and your family in my prayers. Right now, my mom is battling with Liver Cancer and it's sadly gotten the best of her. Doctors have given her a mere few weeks left with us =( So I know all to well how devestating cancer can be.

This isn't her first bought with it though, she's beaten it 3 times before, as has my grandma so it can be done. Just keep her spirits up, keep praying and just know that God and everyones thoughts are with you.

You don't know me, but if you need to talk, I'm here anytime. =)

Robyn
Seannrobyn@gmail.com

Roxi said...

I love you honey and I will pray for you and your family..

I know this is going to be hard..

Just remember you have people that love you and your support base will hold you up no matter what happens.

SignGurl said...

You go ahead and cry all you want. Sometimes it helps especially when someone is as strong as you.

Prayers and hugs coming your way.

Grandma Lola said...

I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers honey. Just remember, deep breaths and baby steps, ok? *hugs*

MamaMel said...

We're all thinking about you and praying for your MIL, you and the entire family! God Bless!!!

Politically Homeless said...

You, your MIL, and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Just Me said...

I know you're scared, but thank goodness she is finally getting the help she needs! My daughter goes to her youth group tomorrow night and I asked her to please give a prayer request for your mother-in-law. You and your family are in my prayers also. Good luck tomorrow.

~Tim said...

I'm sending positive energy your way. You're stronger than you realize, I think.

lime said...

that is understandably a scary thing. my prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Breazy said...

I just read over at Brian's that your mom is having brain surgery so I wanted to come over and let you know that I will be praying for you mother and your family !

Sudiegirl said...

OH my...I saw the note on Brian's blog about your mom.

Much prayers will be sent through your way.

Hang in there...

GERBEN said...

Just wanted to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you, your MIL and family this morning. ((hug))