Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Update: Tuesday Jan 6th

Greetings to everyone!
Today was another very full day at Anne Arundle Medical Center. Dad is in high spirits - taking everything in faith and stride. We have had a steady stream of friends and family which has helped to pass the time. Amazingly this time of pause for fellowship has been such a gift and we are eternally grateful.

We met with the neurosurgeon (Dr. Sullivan) who recommended that we push the operation on the tumor from Thursday to Wednesday. So for those praying we need maximum prayer coverage starting at 1pm Tuesday. Dr. Sullivan said that the operation will last 2-3 hours. The surgery is expected to remove more than 50% of the tumor and will provide a large enough sample to determine the status of the tumor (malignant or benign). The rest is in God's hands.

We welcome anyone who would like to visit tonight and tomorrow. Visiting hours are 8am-8pm. He will go into surgery at 1pm and will exit sucessfully around 4pm.

Thank you for your prayers, love and support.
Blessings,
Bobby, Elaine, Melissa, Justin, and Rachel

10 comments:

  1. Know that your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers.

    Jerry and Carolyn Crabtree

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  2. Craig is there I believe visiting, I am home w/the kids, but with you in spirit! Am sad for you not to be your normal vibrant and happy self, but know that the Lord will provide and take care of you, healing you mightily! Know we are praying for you and thinking of you ALWAYS.
    xxoo,
    Linda Albright, et. al.

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  3. Your family is in our prayers! We are sending our love and hugs to you. xoxo, Lisa (Mark, Jackson and Christian too)

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  4. Bobby and Elaine--love you both SO much, and am praying fervently for God's blessings on you, the doctors, nurses, and all involved in battling this thing. Also for God to use you in all the places He sends you

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  5. Bob, Elaine, Mel, Justin & Rachel-

    Our favorite neighbors and wonderful friends, We love you all and have nothing but good thoughts and prayers for you all. Take each day at a time, they will get harder before it gets better. Share your thoughts/prayers and emotions with each other. We have been there. Let us know if we can do anything. Love you guys- Dan, Debi, Delila Marosy & Sandie Wallace

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  6. tO OUR GREAT FRIEND WE KNOW GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU . YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH. AND ARE PRAYING FOR DOCTOR SULIVAN AND HIS CREW TO FIX YOU UP. LOVE CHOPPER,STEPHANIE,BOB,CINDY,BOBBY,AMOLIA,MIKE,REILY,BONNIE,DOUG,DAVID,SARA GRACE

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  7. Love you guys and so glad Erich got to be with you the other evening.
    We are praying for every set of hands involved, amazing wisdom for all & total healing. Also for that peace that passes all understanding that He so graciously provides.....

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  8. Bobby and Elaine - am praying for you and want you to know how much you are loved - Rebecca

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  9. Dr. Sullivan, he is one of the best. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.
    Irene Laird
    PS- Our family has been through this and have lots of info if needed. Please feel free to contact me at md4ofus@yahoo.com

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  10. We continue to pray for God's healing hand to touch you and make you whole again! Still looking forward to that dinner out with you as soon as you're ready for it! :-) Pam & Dennis Fahr

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