One Week

One week ago Kevin and I began navigating the unknown. One week ago, we raced across NE Kansas following blind trust in our doctors. One week ago we received devastating news. One week ago I sat in front of the Emergency Room at Stormont Vail, doubled over and, blinded by a flood of tears, waiting not so patiently for Covid-19 results so that I could be with my husband. One week ago I didn't know how I was going to tell our families, friends and children that Kevin had a brain tumor that took up a significant portion of his brain.  

Guess what - we survived. 

Throughout this past week we have realized how blessed we are, how blessed that he never had a seizure, how blessed we are that he didn't have a stroke, how blessed we are that none of this happened while he was commuting. Our blessings are truly abundant. 

Post Op Day 1, Kevin FaceTimed me at 6:30 this morning, he had already been down for his CT Scan and was not aware of what time it was. He was chatty, and getting ready to eat breakfast.  Today PT got him up, had him move around, he was able to walk, and short of his HR spiking, all other signs point to "doing well!".  They also removed the drain that was in his head, as they felt comfortable with how everything was looking.  Dr. Crabtree had warned us that the right side of his face would be incredibly swollen and his right eye may even swell shut - this morning he looked great - he said his jaw hurt and his nose felt swollen, but besides that - Kevin looks great. Short of the oompaloompa hat he has to wear.  

The CT Scan shows that his brain has completely moved back in place - they were astonished, not only because it happened so quickly - but because he also has not had a seizure. PRAISE THE LORD. Kevin says that he feels no pain, maybe a little swelling, but has not asked for pain meds at all. I told him that you don't get a trophy for not having pain meds, so he should ask for them as he would like.  

They are talking about releasing him on Monday to continue his recovery very at home - I would be lying if I didn't say that the thought of taking someone who is just a few days out of post-op brain surgery didn't terrify me. They say it takes a village to raise children, but it also takes a village to evict a brain tumor. We got this:). Thank you to everyone, I don't even know where to begin, your love and prayers are abundant.