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Navigating life after losing my husband.

Monday, September 3, 2012

What's going on with Dave

Dave's been quiet the last few days. He won't say, but I know he's nervous.

Radiation starts tomorrow on the two small tumors that are located near the brain stem and nerve which controls hearing.  The radiologist will be treating the tumors aggressively every day, Monday through Friday, for six weeks. There are risks, some unpleasant to catastrophic. Which we don't like thinking or talking about. The catastrophic risks are low. But he is likely to have hearing loss in his (unfortunately) good ear.

But we forge on. What can you do?

There are a lot of positives, not the least of which is being at Mayo Clinic. I counted up a total of eleven separate areas that have seen him: Neurology; Neurosurgery; Neuropsychology; Radiology; the Brain Clinic; the Rehabilitation Clinic; Employee Health and therapy with Occupational, Physical, Recreational, Vocational, and Speech. And in the way that sets Mayo apart, all the areas have collaborated together to give seamless care as one team.

Maybe it sounds like I'm sucking up to my employer, but I am honored to work at Mayo.

Our hope and prayer is that Dave sails through radiation as he did with surgery. That's what we're planning on. If Dave is tolerating radiation well, he'll be going back to work in a few weeks, starting part-time. His manager and co-workers have been incredibly supportive. We are grateful to them as well.

Paige and Matt's wedding is right around the corner. We have a lot to do yet, but the process is fun and we're excited for the big day to come. And, Dave's looking forward to walking his little girl down the aisle.

4 comments:

  1. Keep your chin up Jacci. All things will go well. You all pop into my minds a random times. I am guessing God is telling me you need prayer at these times. I will continue to pray for no damage of hearing in the good ear.

    Bless you all on this journey. You are doing it so well.

    Wanetta

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    1. Thanks, Wanetta, you are always an encourager! We are expecting good results.

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  2. Hey sis! When I heard about Dave tonight when I got home from work I said a prayer and will continually fervently pray! Continually keep us posted. We love you guys and just believe for complete healing over Dave so he doesn't have to go through anymore. Enough is enough!:) Praise God you guys are at the Mayo, couldn't be at a better place. Nice to hear about his job too. Vicki

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  3. It was so good to see and visit with you both last week. Our prayers continue for good results and the good work of the Mayo Clinic. Stay positive. You guys are troopers, and you're in good hands.

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