I am so thankful for all of your sweet prayers and notes of encouragement. They have been happy little blessings throughout the day.
Shannon has always been a wonderful friend to me, but never more so than when she offered to help me with several things this morning...updating you guys was definitely one of those things! Thanks, Shannon.
Ok. Here's we we are right now. We are hoping to be able to air ambulance The King to UAMS Hospital in Little Rock later today. Our insurance is being slow in approving his flight. Please pray that will happen first thing this morning.
Once there, he will have surgery to remove the cyst. It is blocking the entrance of the tube that drains the fluid in his brain.
The Princess and I will be flying to Little Rock soon after he leaves.
I'll explain more about what happened later. Shannon gave great details. Just a few things I want to tell you now.
*The King is stable. Sunday was definitely critical. I've never been that scared in my entire life. At one point, the nurse gave me his wedding ring and told me to say what I needed to say. Major this-can't-be-happening experience. When he took off in the helicopter, I didn't think I'd ever see him alive again. Horrible. Absolutely horrible.
*The Princess is my hero. She is so strong. When I got back to the house after he had taken off in the helicopter, she ran out to greet me with the biggest smile. I know she was faking it for me, but it got me through that moment of wondering how to talk to her about it. I realized she is a 12 year old young lady and she can handle and deserves the truth. She and I are in this together.
*Our friends, Jason & Lacey, have been my rock. I am not exaggerating when I tell you that I couldn't do this without them. Their 4 boys have handled their ski trip being wrecked with such grace, compassion and maturity. Jason & Lacey have had to step in and make decisions for me when I haven't been able to think. I can never repay them for all they have done for me. I am so thankful for each member of their family.
*We've had 2 sets of friends who have offered to drive our cars home so that J & L can fly to UAMS with us. So far above and beyond. Thank you, friends.
*We've had 2 physician friends who have given me great advice. It was such a relief to give someone who knows & loves The King complete discretion to choose where to send him. Having that off of my shoulders was huge.
Pray for The King's flight. He has a thing (medical terminology has left me) sticking out of his head to drain the fluid and keep his cranial pressure down. He has to keep his head super still. (We lovingly refer to him as The Unicorn. If it wasn't nasty, I'd so post a picture.) I won't be with him on the flight. I can't really think about it right now.
Pray for our flight. Y'all know how I feel about that. And I don't have my flying pills. I really, really need my flying pills. (Like, super really.)
Please pray for the surgeon.
Please pray for The King's parents.
Pray for me to be able to hold myself together and get through this. Part of me wants to head straight to fetal position. I've got to be a strong wife, mother and daughter-in-law. I really need rest. I haven't slept and am running on fumes.
I want to say one more thing...I trust God. I know that He is working. So many little things (that I'll tell you about later) have shown me that He is all over this. I am at peace. I am very nervous, but very confident.
I NEVER expected that my husband would have brain surgery.
I mean, really? Brain surgery?
I came so close to losing him on Sunday. I pray that I never let that feeling travel too far from my mind. All of the petty take-out-the-trash-pay-more-attention-work-less stuff has just gone out the window. Who cares if the trash doesn't get to the curb?
Shannon or I will keep you posted. Thanks again for reaching out to us and caring for us.
Yall have been on my heart all day. Praying for your family.
Posted by: tammy | March 23, 2010 at 01:28 AM
Oh DEAR. Praying for you and yours.
Posted by: Capri Kel | March 23, 2010 at 05:27 AM
Thank you so much for the update, with everything else you have going on...safe travels for you and yours getting home!
Posted by: Molly | March 23, 2010 at 06:43 AM
Thank you for the update. I am continuing to pray for you and your family.
Posted by: d | March 23, 2010 at 06:54 AM
I am SO with you all every step of the way....I am praying.
All the prayers from the people who love and care about you are swirling all around you. I hope they cover you like a blanket to keep you safe, secure and strong.
Posted by: Cary | March 23, 2010 at 07:04 AM
I am keeping you close in my prayers during this time B. We are hear for you to lean on!!
Posted by: Kellyn | March 23, 2010 at 07:17 AM
Thanks for the update. Praying for all of you!
Posted by: Heather | March 23, 2010 at 07:26 AM
ooo so glad to see the update! Glad The King is stable! I will be praying for the flight to go through this morning!
Posted by: Lindsay @ Bytes of Memory | March 23, 2010 at 07:28 AM
I am right there with you B, every step of the way. Love you ...
Posted by: PeepOne | March 23, 2010 at 08:11 AM
What a blessing to be with people you love when something like this happens. We'll be praying!
Posted by: Angela | March 23, 2010 at 08:42 AM
Praying for you all so much.
Posted by: Happy Geek | March 23, 2010 at 09:13 AM
I just now saw this and am heading into a time of prayer for your family. Remember that YOU as a believer have authority in this earth! If you have access to your email, reread some of those Scriptures I sent you...HIS WORD is the FINAL word!
I love you and will be doing battle on your and the King's behalf!!
2Cor. 2:14
Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ,
Posted by: Fuschia | March 23, 2010 at 09:23 AM
Praying!!!!!!!
Love you, friend!
Posted by: Headless Mom | March 23, 2010 at 09:24 AM
Perspective. You've got it. We all need to be reminded of its importance.
Praying and praying and then praying some more, B. So glad you have the confidence and peace that only God can rain down on you in this kind of situation.
Posted by: Kelly @ Love Well | March 23, 2010 at 09:50 AM
Praying for all of you!
Posted by: tracy | March 23, 2010 at 10:09 AM
Thank you for keeping us updated! Praying for all of you. We serve an awesome God!
Posted by: rrmama | March 23, 2010 at 10:17 AM
Still praying for you - on everything you listed and then some.
Posted by: Beth B. | March 23, 2010 at 10:33 AM
this made me cry. for multiple reasons... Praying...
Posted by: misty | March 23, 2010 at 10:49 AM
You are in our prayers! More so than ever. Thanks for the needed perspective on stuff like the trash too.
Isaiah 40:28-31
Posted by: Little Missus Sunshine | March 23, 2010 at 11:07 AM
Continuing to remember you in prayer...thanks for the update.
Posted by: Kayren | March 23, 2010 at 12:25 PM
We love you B! Stay strong until there is time to fall apart later. Then have a good crazy cry and get back at it.
Posted by: Kristi | March 23, 2010 at 01:28 PM
So glad for an update! Praying hard for all of you!
Posted by: Kristen | March 23, 2010 at 01:41 PM
Wow. Praying for you all. Lifting you up.
Posted by: Diane | March 23, 2010 at 02:07 PM
i'm so blessed to know you and your family! it's truly a privilege to pray for you guys. give the king and a princess a hug for us!
Posted by: mrscracker | March 23, 2010 at 03:24 PM
Please let me know if you need anything. I live 30 minutes from Little Rock, my husband works there, and I'd be more than happy to help in any way.
Posted by: WooPigSuzy | March 23, 2010 at 04:52 PM