Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Our Medical Miracle: August 5, 2008


Gary had a Gamma Knife procedure yesterday at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. We pray for miracles and surely this non invasive, outpatient procedure is an answer to our prayers. The Neuro Surgeon, Neuro Radiologist, and Physicist created a perfect plan to radiate the two small nodules located off of the main tumor. The whole procedure was amazing. The doctors were thorough, kind, and competent. A stereotactic head frame allowed the docs to pinpoint the targets and treat them with unparalled accuracy. When it was all said and done, there were 201 precisely focused radioactive beams directed towards the nodules. Painless, accurate to the sub millimeter level and effective, all without damaging surrounding healthy tissue. In two months, we'll know how the procedure went.
In the meantime, Life is Good and we're very blessed.
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Why now?

All is well, so why now?

Well, we have been extremely touched by the care and attention so many of you have showered upon us over the past 6 months (yes, this whole thing started 6 months ago, ie. 11/27/07). Throughout this time, we've had ups and downs and many of you have shared them with us and lifted us up with your love. When this first started, I sent out emails to our beloved prayer chain warriors, our faithful families and friends. Undoubtedly and unintentionally, people who care about both of us were missed.

As snowbirds, we have returned to our home in Bend, Oregon and we miss our "Southern Friends" who have done the same thing by going home to countless beautiful communities throughout the United States and Canada. This offers an opportunity to occasionally check on Gary's progress and post your comments.

My focus is Gary, so sometimes the phone call I "should" make to friends isn't made. I'll try to update this blogsite once a week to say hello and let you know how he's doing. Please don't hesitate to call us or check this blog from time to time and leave a comment.

We know that you worry about Gary and me and hope that this will give you some comfort.

Hope it works for you. Works for me.

We're sending our love to you through this blog. Please keep him in your prayers.

Virginia and Gary