On May 5th, 2010 our life was redefined when we discovered that I have a tumor
growing in the spinal cord of my neck.

The purpose of this blog to keep an updated record of our "Life Redefined" and give you the details you might be wondering about (surgery, recovery and other random daily stuff, etc...)

For our friends and our family members who want to be kept updated this is the easiest way for us to do it. It's also good therapy for me to write it down!

We still want you to call or visit if you feel like it - we find so much strength from you. All of your words and encouraging thoughts and prayers are a great blessing for us!

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Surgery Update

One other update we received from the nurse who just came out after a shift change, they have located the tumor and they are in the process of taking it out. Kara is doing well and surgery is progressing well without any unexpected problems. The nurse told us that after surgery she will go to the Neurosurgical Critical Care Unit for a day or two to monitor her before she gets moved to a normal hospital room.

We should have another update in a few hours and maybe surgery will be done by 8:00 p.m. or so. We are counting our blessings!

9 comments:

The Rigby's said...

Brian and Kara, hope things are well.... Been thinking a lot about you all and hoping things went well. Please let me know, I will check the blog later.
Much Love,
Toni Rigby

Debby said...

Your family and the medical staff involved will continue to be in our prayers!!! Thank you for keeping us updated. Love, The Plasters

Jess said...

Thanks for the updates! We are anxiously waiting to see how it all goes. Please let me know when I can come visit. Thanks -
Jessie

Dana, Proud mommy to 4 said...

Thank you for the updates. Sending prayers. Thinking about Kara!

Unknown said...

We are soo grateful for the updates...we're checking them regularly and are on the edge of our seats. Still praying sending our love.... Mike and hez

JessieMomma said...

Brian, thank you for the updates. We are praying and fasting for Kara, as well as you and the children. We love you all and are with you in Spirit this night.
~ Jessica Worley and Donna Edgar

Unknown said...

Thx you for the updates! I am praying for Kara and your whole family!!!

Larsen said...

Thanks for letting us all know how things are going. Please keep us all in the loop if you can. We really care and want to know.

We are still praying for you and thinking of you. This has probably be a very long day for you.

Keep counting those blessings.

Love the Larsen Family

Kaish said...

Thanks for the updates! Were glad to hear all is going well. We continue to pray for all of you!
The Wright family