Tomorrow is surgery day.

This has been a very emotional week for us.  As much as the surgery was booked very quickly and is happening fast it feels like a long week.  The anticipation and all the unknowns cause our heads to spin.  We know that God is incharge and that we have an army praying for us but as humans we let fear slip in sometimes. 


This week was also a tough week because I have been sick.  It is hard for me to complain about a silly cold when Rob is dealing with so much more but it really hit me hard.  Isaac just started preschool and of course came home with a cold within the first week.  I wasn't able to work much this week as they don't want me coughing all over the residents plus I didn't have much energy.  Our biggest fear with the cold is that Rob would catch it.  We are doing tons of hand washing and staying away from Rob.  Rob is also sporting a very lovely mask when he is playing with Isaac.  It looks funny but if it does the trick who cares!  I am starting to feel better and was finally able to get out of the house today.  Pray Rob continues to be healthy and that he doesn't catch this cold. 


Last night we had our pastors and council members come over to pray over Rob and anoint him with oil.  This is something the bible teaches us about in James 5:14 and it was a very powerful time.  We know many of you were praying with us during that time from your homes and we felt God's presence.  We know that God can heal Rob but that does not mean it will happen without suffering.  So we journey on trusting our big God will heal Rob and gives us the strength and peace to get through the months ahead.


Tomorrow is surgery day and we were told on Monday that the time has been changed.  It will now be at 11:45am and they are estimating 4 hours long although many things could change that.  We are praying that they are able to remove the lymph nodes with no complications,  that the tongue does not swell up and there is no need for a tracheostomy, that the blood supply to the flap is not affected and no damage is done to the flap.  Doing a second surgery in the same area means they are dealing with scar tissue and it makes it hard to know what they are up against until they are in there.  We are praying for the best possible outcome and that Rob will not have to stay in the hospital too long.  At this time we were told 10 days but it could be a few less or a few more.  If you have time tomorrow we asked that you would pray whenever you can so the whole day is covered in prayers. 


I have saved the best news for last this time.  This morning Rob had his MRI and his chest CT to check and see if any cancer had spread to his lungs and chest.  If this was the case then his treatment would have changed drastically.  Around 1pm Pam, our nurse, called and said his chest was all clear.  I could barely believe what I heard!  Praise the Lord!!!  We still have a tough road to beat this but knowing that it has not spread is amazing.  After being told bad news a few weeks ago it felt so incredible to hear good news and to know that God is hearing and answering our prayers. 


Thank you for caring for our family.
Love Karen