Ok, not quite. But only 31 more hours until I can get out of here!!! I am SO excited about that. I’ve been emailing back and forth with my neurosurgeon today and she said that my post-op MRI looks good. I had that done yesterday. She said that the tumor that she left in there is on the back side of the temporal lobe cavity, next to the brainstem, and that because of the location, it was too hard for her to disinguish between tumor and brainstem, so she stopped. I’m totally ok with that. Your brainstem is reponsible for functions such as breathing, etc, so we like to leave that in-tact. I got my turban removed about an hour ago. She didn’t leave as much hair this time, as she did the last time. My head looks like a gigantic upside down question-mark, outlined with staples. Quite attractive, as you can imagine. Hopefully the next time you hear from me, we’ll be on the road!! Yay, it’s almost over. I can’t wait to see my boys!!!
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About the Author: Charysse
I am married to Marvin. I have 2 boys. Tyler is 9 and Trent is 5. I am an 8 year brain tumor survivor, and am currently fighting a recurrent grade 3 Oligo-Astrocytoma.
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“Praise God from whom all blessings flow…” I kept thinking of this song and singing it this week every time I thought of you. You have such amazing faith. It is infectious!!!! It effects so many people. We have had close friends and family in our email world and Bible studies lifting you in prayer. Of course brain surgery isn’t too common to most of us they have told others and they too have been praying. What a great circle of believers we have around us. Oh yeah, HI MARVIN!
We miss you terribly but know that your friendships are valued beyond measure. We love you both! (And we need to try and get TJ and Trent together. This poor boy needs some boys to play with.) 😉
Continued prayers,
Alyssa
I am so proud of you and so grateful to our Heavenly Father for watching over you. I love you Rysse! Tell the boys that I am sorry that they didn’t get to see their races. Hurry home!
So, whats wrong with the turban? I thought it was quaint and becoming…becoming what, I dont know. (Don’t let Marvin see this, he’ll answer that question) Thank your folks for the pictures, you look fabulous darling!! Cant wait for you to come home, we miss you both so much!! (Oregon is just not the same without you) We love you and are praying for a FULL recovery!!! I hope the trip home is smooth. Who’s driving? Well, so much for smooth!! Love you, love you, love you.
ok, so i checked out the pic and i can’t believe you didn’t show off your toes! Anyhow… been talking to Marvin every day and I can’t believe how good you are doing! Hope you have an extremely uneventful ride home – I know everyone up there can’t wait for you to be back. Love you tons…
Aunt Charysse!! We miss you so much, the dairy is definitely not complete without you and uncle marv here (we’re mostly just missing your sanity!) Tyler is jake and joe’s shadow and Trent’s keeping everyone on their toes…but we’re all loving it! I’m so glad you’re doing well, and can’t wait for you to come home!
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Hey girl, Just wanted to say “Hi” and that we love you!!! We’ve got Florida praying for you, Well at least everyone I know here!! I miss you!! Tell Marv Hi
Charysse, you have been in our hearts and prayers throughout this time. We all are so very grateful for your quick recovery and soon return home. We will also keep you in our prayers as you continue with whatever process remains before you. Thank you for this blog site and keeping us all up to date with how you are progressing. We serve a mighty God and faithful Lord and Savior.
Every Blessing in the Lord Jesus Christ to you and your family!
Phil, Lee and the gang!