Hello everyone. I'm sorry that I didn't have time to call each and every one of you, it's been a crazy couple of days-especially the last 24 hours.
They found a place on the MRI i had this past week. It is unanimous, I have a brain tumor that has to be removed by surgery this Wed. Though they don't know the specifics about this tumor, they know it could be 1 of about 5 things. Unfortunately, where this tumor is in my brain, there is no chance to biopsy or test it in any way without doing the surgery.
Time is of the essence. I don't have time to go around and find "the best". I believe I already have found him :) i saw 2 neurologists, Dr. Sami Khosyomn at St. Johns and Dr. Rob Strang at Cox. They are both amazing and I feel 1000% confident that either of them would complete the job no question. I went with Dr. Strang not only because many people around me trust him, but because what my gut tells me.
Within a matter of minutes of being diagnosed, my dad had John Ferguson on the phone (he's vacationing in Colorado) and we had a second opinion in the works. I was in the room when Dr Workman read my MRI. Dr. Strang came back to his office just to see me after being in the OR that day. I have a feeling I wouldn't have been able to get into anyone that quick, especially at 5 pm on Friday of Labor Day weekend! Right now, I'm more upset with the fact that I may have to drop my classes this semester and I haven't had my hair done and it's been 8 weeks! Not that big of problems as it relates to life, but that's how confident I am that I will be back to normal in no time, quickly scheduling a girls dinner.
They found a place on the MRI i had this past week. It is unanimous, I have a brain tumor that has to be removed by surgery this Wed. Though they don't know the specifics about this tumor, they know it could be 1 of about 5 things. Unfortunately, where this tumor is in my brain, there is no chance to biopsy or test it in any way without doing the surgery.
Time is of the essence. I don't have time to go around and find "the best". I believe I already have found him :) i saw 2 neurologists, Dr. Sami Khosyomn at St. Johns and Dr. Rob Strang at Cox. They are both amazing and I feel 1000% confident that either of them would complete the job no question. I went with Dr. Strang not only because many people around me trust him, but because what my gut tells me.
Within a matter of minutes of being diagnosed, my dad had John Ferguson on the phone (he's vacationing in Colorado) and we had a second opinion in the works. I was in the room when Dr Workman read my MRI. Dr. Strang came back to his office just to see me after being in the OR that day. I have a feeling I wouldn't have been able to get into anyone that quick, especially at 5 pm on Friday of Labor Day weekend! Right now, I'm more upset with the fact that I may have to drop my classes this semester and I haven't had my hair done and it's been 8 weeks! Not that big of problems as it relates to life, but that's how confident I am that I will be back to normal in no time, quickly scheduling a girls dinner.
I am going to need a lot over the next month (at least). However, all I'm asking from you all is to keep me in your hearts, minds, and prayers during this very difficult time. More than anything, please remember how precious life is and it's supposed to be fun.
A couple of quotes I love:
“My WORRY shows my lack of FAITH in God. If I really give it to HIM, then I don’t have to worry!!”
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." -Jeremiah 29:11-13
My dear Neenabug, I am so thankful for your strong character. You are an outstanding young lady who has given your all to most any and all things you have ever set your heart and mind to, and this will be no exception. God will be beside you through it all and I am at peace knowing that you are a child of His in every sense of the word. My prayer is for your healing and coming home to your precious family and life resuming with only the best in be. All my love to my favorite niece, Cece.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you. You are in good hands. Debbie Tolliver
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