Christine has had a LOT of pain. They doubled her medication during the night and this morning are moving to different drugs. We are considering an afternoon discharge ... but likely will stay another night.
Details for those interested:
In her previous surgeries, I have never seen her in this much pain. We get the pain under control, but it comes roaring back with very limited warning.
We saw the Doc today and rehashed the details. He confirmed that the tumor was around the ureter. He was able to cut most of the mass out ... but he knows there are other cells floating around. Although he is careful to say he isn't an oncologist, he spoke of Chemo as a sure thing. He wasn't real concerned about the ureter - just yet. If she did not have the tumor, he would have done a procedure to try to correct some of the "irregularities" that he saw. But at this point he recommended getting the cancer under control and then reconsidering any correction to the ureter. "She will need her kidney and ureter performing to help her system recover from Chemo"
They have removed the surgery drain and the catheter. Three trips to the rest room in just two hours. Christine has been drinking a lot, which is good. She had a few solid bites of food as well. The goal today is to get the pain under control, do some walking and (wait for it Karl and Paul) ... fart.
I will update you again when we get released.
And finally some "feelers"
So how am I? Hard to watch her in pain, yet trusting in God.
And we know that for those who love God all things work
together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
A week ago I was asked to talk to a ministry that was considering closing. After a few conversations it was clear that leadership didn't want to do ministry any longer. It just broke my heart to see people give up so easily. They had lost focus on the kids and the community. Taking the easy route was more convenient than fighting like crazy to save a school. Where will our future leaders come from is we don't do it?
So what does this have to do with Christine? She is a mighty warrior that has worked tirelessly on the mission God has set before her. She has made a HUGE impact on so many people (well over 2,000 page views on her blog the last 24 hours!). It hurts my heart to see her on the sidelines. She needs to be back in the game. Satan isn't happy with how effective Christine is and I am sure he delights in seeing her sick.
Please pray for my dear wife and a speedy recovery! Thanks for checking in.
Todd
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