We expected Day 1 to be the easiest of the 3 days of procedures this week. Unfortunately, it has been a long and difficult day.
It was a 6 a.m. check in at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. The room where Drea was wheeled into for the first procedure was intimidating because of all the screens, machines, and equipment. But the procedure was successful in finding out more info to help the doctors for the surgery on Thursday. One piece that I comprehended (science was my worst subject!) was that the tumor is being fed by the external carotid artery and not the internal one.
The first crop of nurses have not been the best, so I've had to step up my nursing skills for my favorite patient. This second shift of nurses has been much better, so we're thankful for that.
Yesterday (Sunday) and today have been emotionally painful for Drea being away from the boys, and today she experienced more physical pain than she expected to have on Day 1, so please keep praying for her, and our family. We have continued to be overwhelmed with the continual prayers and generosity of so many friends and family, and even many people we've never met. Our appreciation is beyond words.
Tomorrow is the angio-embolization. Through all this medical chaos, God's love and strength continue to give us hope and rest. We pray the same for all of you! I'll try to post another update tomorrow night or Wednesday. Goodnight from the west wing!
-Brandon
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