Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Over Night

The night went very well.  They came in every hour to check him, ask him questions and have him move.  He continued to improve in the quality of all areas.  His speech is doing very well.  He is struggling less and less for words and the words and sentences are very clear.

The second surgeon was in this morning and he said he feels as if they got all of the tumor.  We will have to wait to later in the week to know more.  He will have a MRI again today to evaluate the surgery site and see if they can see anything remaining.  They are starting to remove some of his tubes as well.

Keep praying!

5 comments:

  1. It is so encouraging to hear these positive reports of the early stages of Dennis' recovery. Ellen and Dennis, you have touched so many people with your compassion for others, as you can see many are now trying to return the favor with prayers and positivity! Thank you for the progress reports.

    All our love and support - The American Family - Family.

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  2. prayers...know you are being lifted up. and also praying for your daughter that she has peace and understanding being away from you and only being home for a short time. God will take care of you. Keep the updates coming. mdelu from RQ

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  3. I am so relieved to read these posts, thanks be to God! Thank you for updating us Ellen, your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I am very happy to hear things are headed in a positive direction.

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  4. I heard this song this morning and it had new meaning and my thoughts turned to you and your family. May it bring you comfort as well in knowing our Healer is so faithful and strong!

    "The Hurt & The Healer" by MercyMe


    Why?
    The question that is never far away
    The healing doesn’t come from the explained
    Jesus please don’t let this go in vain
    You’re all I have
    All that remains

    So here I am
    What’s left of me
    Where glory meets my suffering

    I’m alive
    Even though a part of me has died
    You take my heart and breathe it back to life
    I’ve fallen into Your arms open wide
    When the hurt and the Healer collide

    Breathe
    Sometimes I feel it’s all that I can do
    Pain so deep that I can hardly move
    Just keep my eyes completely fixed on You
    Lord take hold and pull me through

    So here I am
    What’s left of me
    Where glory meets my suffering

    I’m alive
    Even though a part of me has died
    You take my heart and breathe it back to life
    I’ve fallen into your arms open wide
    When the hurt and the Healer collide

    It’s the moment when humanity
    Is overcome by majesty
    When grace is ushered in for good
    And all our scars are understood
    When mercy takes its rightful place
    And all these questions fade away
    When out of the weakness we must bow
    And hear You say “It’s over now”

    I’m alive
    Even though a part of me has died
    You take my heart and breathe it back to life
    I’ve fallen into your arms open wide
    When the hurt and the Healer collide

    Jesus come and break my fear
    Awake my heart and take my tears
    Find Your glory even here
    When the hurt and the Healer collide [x2]

    Jesus come and break my fear
    Awake my heart and take my tears
    Find Your glory even here

    In Him,
    Kieren

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