Friday, July 14, 2017

Biopsy day

The neurosurgeon came to see us tonight. We got some more information on what to expect tomorrow. The surgery will be at 11:30 AM Friday, Pacific time (that's 2:30 PM Eastern time for those of you who don't want to do the math). He told us that the biopsy (called a stereotactic procedure) will be done as expected with a needle from the back of my head.
We also learned that he will be doing a second procedure as well. Last night's MRI scans show a build-up of fluid on the brain that is not able to properly drain as it is blocked by the mass. The second procedure will be going from the top of my head endoscopically (with a tiny camera) to drill a new hole for the fluid to drain down. I found out I'll stay in ICU tomorrow night while I recover from the surgery.
Thanks for the prayers for tomorrow and thanks for the encouraging messages, comments, and voicemails. Brack and I are so thankful for the many people who are standing by us through this. Your support is a huge comfort to us.

Thank you,
Jordan

12 comments:

  1. Prayers for you sweetheart, and a quick and healthy recovery

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  2. STANDING! I'm a friend of your mom and love you both!!! The spirit of a man (woman) sustains him (her) in his (her) infirmity. Praying you feel His arms around you today, carrying you.

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  3. Sweet Jordan! Hugs from Michigan. I'll be thinking about you all day today, and hoping for a speedy and comfortable recovery from today's procedures. Lots and lots of love.

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  4. So many prayers for you this morning! Much love darling!

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  5. Hi Jordan, I pray God's perfect peace on you and Brack today. Having a daughter of my own in her 30"s my mamas heart goes out to you as well as your mom. Guess we never stop being a mama no matter how old our kids are. Praying for you sweet girl and so thankful you know the God of hope and healing.

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  6. Hi Jordan,
    I work with your Mother-in-law. I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you and your beautiful family. our God is big and he can do anything. I am praying for comfort and healing.

    Kricket York

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  7. My prayers are with you ALL! 🙏♥️

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  8. Lifting you up before the Throne of Grace, sweet Jordie! We love you

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  9. Praying for you Jordan...you are loved!
    Ike

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  10. Jordan I look at you and still see my little flower girl. I LOVE YOU and I am praying for you. GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL.

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