Another Surgery Needed

          Taken at Jerry and Anna Menkveld's Wedding Oct.15th

Dear Family and Friends,

On Monday November 7th we saw the neurosurgeon and an intern at University Hospital.
He reviewed all the scans that had been done since the surgery of July 16, 2010.

After a brief neurological examination and a review of the scans, they determined that:

-I am doing surprisingly well for my condition. (I have had a very good year and undertaken a lot of projects that I had been wanting to do for years, and have had the energy to do them)

-I have had some symptoms again lately (headaches and fainting spells) and according to the surgeons, this is due to a regrowth of the tumor.

-Interestingly, a lot of regrowth had already occurred by October of last year, but it did not affect me until now

-The plan is for surgery similar to what I had last year, but the schedule will not allow that until at least the week of November 21-25, but they will call me with a date.

-For the time being everyone is suggesting not going to work and driving is also not permitted.

My needs at this time are: (things to pray for if you are the person to do this)

-God’s care and protection from injury until such time as I go in for surgery

-Patience and good planning for the use of my time 

Gary

From the reaction the surgeon gave while looking at the past scans (one of surprise and wonder) and the fact Gary had such a good year makes me believe that God truly answered your and our prayers.

Please pray that our family will remain strong and that the next surgery will be as successful as the first time.

Thanks again for all your prayers. Joanne

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                                 Horses are watching as the corn is being combined on Oct. 28th.

                       David enjoying two of Felicia's five kittens. They were all sold within a few days.
                                                                        We will miss them.

                                Christine and David at Jerry's wedding

The happy engaged couple to be married on Feb. 18th 2012 D.V.

                                                     

                                                                     
                 Please pray for us as we wait to hear what date Gary will have his surgery.

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