Update on Jason’s Mom

Today has gone well with my Mom. The procedure was a success. Details below.

She had a difficult night last night and didn’t sleep much. Not the start she was hoping for, but we made it here regardless.

We arrived at the hospital at 7:30am and spent a couple hours getting settled and prepped. They took her back at 10:30am and the logistics were perfect. No issues. The people at this hospital are SUPER NICE. Everyone seems glad to see Mom and they are v v kind. It’s wonderful to be around people that are so caring. It’s cold in this place (typical hospital) but otherwise things are good. They even brew Starbucks Verona coffee (my favorite) in the café downstairs. :-)

We spent some time praying together (Mom and her husband David, my sister, Jenn, and Becca). Things were peaceful this morning and we’re all doing ok. We can certainly tell that so many of you are praying for us. I woke up this morning thinking it was likely over 100 people praying today and tomorrow. Thanks for that. We can feel it.

They finished the procedure at 1pm and her surgeon said it went well and as expected. They were able to block several of the arteries feeding the tumor and had no complications. We are encouraged and pleased with how things went. This will reduce the bleeding tomorrow for the big operation and make things clearer and easier for the surgeons to remove the tumor safely.

David paid a visit to her at about 2:30pm while she was in recovery. From recovery, she had an MRI. They completed the test, but it was difficult due to some nausea from the surgery. We are glad they completed it as it will give the surgeons current pictures to work from during the surgery tomorrow.

Mom made it to her room at about 7pm tonight. She was exhausted and had a really good headache. David and I happened to be back in ICU at that time talking with the RN, so we met her at the door and got her all fixed up with pain medicine, blankets and some extra love. :-) Her sister Paula and her husband Bill paid a visit to her room, as did Becca, Jenn & David’s 2 brothers who are here from Nebraska. (Yes, we broke all the rules of ICU tonight!) She’s loved up for sure.

We were hoping today would be a little easier than it was… but the great news is that they completed all the work and now she can get some rest.

We are in a nice hotel across the street and are nearby for the early start tomorrow… or any complications that happen tonight. None are expected. It’s 8pm right now and we’ll go back over in 45 minutes to say goodnight… then return at about 6am tomorrow.

The schedule for tomorrow is that they’ll take her at about 8am. They plan to begin the surgery at 9:30 or 10am. The hope is to complete it before midnight. Thanks for all your prayers for her and us.

Much love and thanks for your prayers. We appreciate you all…

Jason/Becca
with Jenn & David

P.S. We have no internet access at the hospital, so it’ll be hard to make another update until late, late tomorrow. We will try to find a way to make an update in the mid-afternoon if at all possible.