What's Missing?

Sorry it's been a while since I've updated, friends. Much has happened and emotions have been all over the place. On Mike's birthday this week (a day we weren't always sure we would see) we found out that the third try to disability was approved! We were over the moon about this but have hesitation about it as well. We have tried, for almost the last two years, to qualify for disability. It was unbelievably humbling for us to go into the social security office, but on the other hand, financial strain has been at the forefront of our minds for two years. God has blessed us EXCEEDINGLY ABUNDANTLY with our finances in the last two years, but we SO desire for the generous giving to be passed along to others. You'll notice that the paypal button has been taken down from the blog - it's missing! - and on purpose. PLEASE friends, pass along your generosity to others in great need as it has been one of the strongest reminders that God has not left us, that He loves us and that He has a plan for us. And that is priceless. We are overwhelmed at all we have been given and unable to say thank you to adequately communicate the depth of gratitude we feel in our hearts . . . . . . We are okay now - disability will cover our full mortgage and my salary covers the rest. GOD IS GOOD! Our earnest prayer is that once the surgery is done and Mike has rehabbed, he will be back to work and we can be off disability.

Mike has been back to the doctor's twice this week. His headaches have been very intense and have been affecting vision in his left eye. He went to the ER this week and they were unable to do an MRI of the tumor to see if it was bleeding but they were able to break the intense cycle of headaches, and that was welcomed relief for Mike. He was also back at the hospital for a broken toe. He and the trashcan fought and the can won . . .ahem. We also saw the ENT surgeon this week. Two surgeons are necessary as the ENT surgeon will make way for the neurosurgeon to take out the tumor. They go through the nose and will replace bone from the skull and patch the hole with fat from Mike's abdomen. The surgeons are in agreement that the tumor is growing too rapidly and needs to be removed. It is possible that the tumor is much bigger than the last MRI showed OR that this is a very infected pituitary gland and there is no tumor. If this is the case, medication for the endocrine issues will potentially be life long and headaches are not a result of a tumor. We are hopeful that there is not only a tumor, but that is it benign and once removed, will give ease to all endocrine issues and headaches. Mike and I are headed to Akron, OH next week for a wedding and then we are getting away for a couple days before the surgery. It is our 8th anniversary, and the last two years have shown us that every day is a gift. We are looking forward to a couple days away before surgery.

I will probably be updating the blog right after surgery (7/1). We'd appreciate prayers for the surgery, peace of mind, and the headaches that seem to be intensifying. Love to you all.
Becka