Update on My Brother’s Health

As many of you know through our email updates, this past week has been a very difficult one. Wednesday, while I was I church, I received a call that my brother was sick. They found two large tumors on the brain. This news was unexpected and shocking for the whole family, especially his wife and two little boys (ages 2 and 5). Friday we were told they thought it might be cancer, but it did not originate in the brain. Our hearts sunk! After several examinations they determined there was no sign of cancer anywhere else in the body. Praise the Lord!! The doctors are now thinking the tumors in the brain are non-cancerous as well. However, the large tumor is wrapped around the part of the brain that affects our mobility. The hospital in Springfield felt it best to transfer him to St. Louis, MO. He is now undergoing more tests. The surgery should take place this week some time.

The reason for this blog is two-fold. First, I want to thank all of you who have so diligently prayed. I believe God has answered our prayers and is in the process of performing a miracle. Secondly, he is not “out of the woods” yet. There is a possibility that Jeff could come out of the surgery paralyzed. Please continue to pray for my brother and our family. I am so thankful for so many wonderful friends who have prayed for our family and encouraged us through emails and calls.

THANK YOU!!!!