I just spoke with Steph and she informed me that Caitlyn has brain surgery scheduled for November 17th at Loma Linda ICU to remove the tumor. They met with the doctor today to review her MRI from Monday. The good news is that the tumor has not grown. The blood has subsided and he wants to perform surgery right away. The location of the tumor is in a very critical place and this surgery is considered very high risk. The actual surgery itself with take 6 hours. Caitlyn will be at Loma Linda for 2 weeks and after 1 week of healing the doctor will know if the tumor is cancerous or not.
On top of all this, they are in the process of moving into a new home today. After much contemplation, they have made a hard decision to take on a larger home for a more conducive healing environment for Caitlyn. They were previously living in a 500 sf apartment with only two bedrooms. It would not have been a quiet suitable place for Caitlyn to recover.
I know that all of us just want to show our love and support and help them in anyway we can. They need prayers for a successful surgery. Please add them to your prayer lists at church and keep them in your daily thoughts and prayers. Since they are going to be away from work caring for Caitlyn they are going to need additional help with their day to day expenses. I know many of you have contributed to help this family in one way or another over the past few months and Stephanie has expressed her deep appreciation. This unimaginable journey has just begun and they have a long road ahead of them.
Love, Mikkel
P.S. Please keep in mind that the ICU does not allow flowers or balloons, so in lieu of those items any gift cards (groceries, gas, restaurants, etc.) would be appreciated.
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As always, continued prayers and love from our family, all of our friends, and even complete strangers who are blessed to hear about this amazing family! Anything that we can do, you know we will. Really looking forward to moving boxes tomorrow. xoxo
ReplyDeleteOur prayers always are with you....... You are such a wonderful family we are blessed to have you all in our lives. Caitlyn is such a loving a dear friend to Victoria!! Through the friendship they share, we family!!!! We are here for you at all times DAY or NIGHT! <3
ReplyDeletehey caitlyn,
ReplyDeleteit was great to meet you last week at classic club! your mom, aunt, brother and sister were all wonderful--what a lucky group you are to have each other (and dad, too).
i was just thinking of you guys and thought i'd say hi from massachusetts. :)
kris herman
My thoughts and prayers are with you Caitlyn. Todd had so much fun with you over the weekend, I hope you enjoyed your time together as much as he did. Love You!
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