Today was another bittersweet day. About two weeks ago, Jeremy's Uncle Lee was told he has a brain tumor. He had surgery, and the doctor apologized for not being able to get all the tumor out, as it has "fingers" going down into his brain. The surgeon also said it is a very agressive Stage 4 cancerous tumor, and that it is terminal. Now, he has not met with the oncologist yet, as he cannot begin any kind of treatment until the staples are removed from his head. That is scheduled to happen early this week, and then the doctor will present his recommended treatment options.
Today was a potluck party to encourage Uncle Lee, and also celebrate his grandaughter's 1st birthday. We had been told that he would most certainly have paralysis after the surgery, and hadn't heard any updates about how he was doing since that time. We weren't even sure he would be able to come to the party, but we wanted to be there for him.
Now, Uncle Lee and his brothers are pretty ornery, funny guys, and Lee is usually the most lighthearted of them all. When we arrived today, we were told that he would be there soon. We were pretty surprised to see him walk in the door. He looks just like himself, except for the row of staples on his head. But, he was not his usually lighthearted self the whole time. He walked in and cried and cried as he greeted everyone in the room. He is very scared. We continue to pray for healing and a good prognosis and plan of treatment from the oncologist.
Here are Gary (Jeremy's Dad), Lee, and Paul--3 ornery brothers! (Their sister Martha and brother David came from Arizona and Afghanistan (on special military leave) respectively to see him at the time of his surgery.
A cousin from the other side of the family had treat bags, big coloring books, and games for the kids to enjoy. Our kids are always excited for a chance to play with their cousins!
Marti and Andrew--both looking different from when we saw them 2 1/2 months ago!
Marti recently earned the title of "Fort Wayne's Smallest Winner," in a weight-loss competition run like "The Biggest Loser." She has worked so hard, and it is awesome to see her continuing on her own!
And, little Andrew is 1 now, and losing his little baby look. But, still so sweet!
Kate needed a little help from her mommy, Shannon, to blow out her birthday candle.
What a sweetie!!
Today was a potluck party to encourage Uncle Lee, and also celebrate his grandaughter's 1st birthday. We had been told that he would most certainly have paralysis after the surgery, and hadn't heard any updates about how he was doing since that time. We weren't even sure he would be able to come to the party, but we wanted to be there for him.
Now, Uncle Lee and his brothers are pretty ornery, funny guys, and Lee is usually the most lighthearted of them all. When we arrived today, we were told that he would be there soon. We were pretty surprised to see him walk in the door. He looks just like himself, except for the row of staples on his head. But, he was not his usually lighthearted self the whole time. He walked in and cried and cried as he greeted everyone in the room. He is very scared. We continue to pray for healing and a good prognosis and plan of treatment from the oncologist.
Here are Gary (Jeremy's Dad), Lee, and Paul--3 ornery brothers! (Their sister Martha and brother David came from Arizona and Afghanistan (on special military leave) respectively to see him at the time of his surgery.
A cousin from the other side of the family had treat bags, big coloring books, and games for the kids to enjoy. Our kids are always excited for a chance to play with their cousins!
Marti and Andrew--both looking different from when we saw them 2 1/2 months ago!
Marti recently earned the title of "Fort Wayne's Smallest Winner," in a weight-loss competition run like "The Biggest Loser." She has worked so hard, and it is awesome to see her continuing on her own!
And, little Andrew is 1 now, and losing his little baby look. But, still so sweet!
Kate needed a little help from her mommy, Shannon, to blow out her birthday candle.
What a sweetie!!
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Sorry to hear your family is going through this now. Hugs and prayers for all of you.
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