Mom and I are getting ready to head home for the evening. Phil got another MRI and they seemed to think it worked. They did a mapping MRI to be able to use a 3D scan on his face for surgery. So it is really important this is accurate!
The plan still is for Phil to go home tomorrow and see the doctor on Friday, July 10. Please pray the steroids work and the swelling comes down. If not, he will still be at rick for stroking out on the operating table. His tumor is 4cm in size, a "regular" size for a tumor is 1/2cm-1cm. So his is huge, and creating a lot of pressure and swelling on top of his brain.
Although he seems "fine" right now, he is just sitting in the bed, talking, laughing, and joking with the nurses. It will hit us, all of us when he gets home, and reality sets in. Next week is going to be long and hard. Phil's independence is being taken away, and the poor guy is only 52! He can't drive for a long time, maybe a year, or longer, he can not be by himself at all. Like at all, if he has another seizure, he could die. Reality is hard to grasp right now. I think we all are in denial.
I am going home on Saturday and flying back for the surgery. Eric is doing great with Molly. She is giving him no problems, he said she was excellent. She actually talked to me on the phone tonight. Aww, I miss her. But I am needed here, and glad to be here. Until tomorrow morning, blessings to you all. Thanks for the prayers and encouragement!
-Kate
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