Before...
and after.
My wife now has an empty space in her head!!! Got word today about what it was. A grade 2 Glioma. That's a low grade cancer. This means that we'll get to meet a neuro-oncologist in the near future to discuss further treatment options. Today has been better then yesterday, but has involved more drugs than yesterday. She had a really good sleep, and has been getting lots of rest, and has really enjoyed hearing all of your comments and emails. I should have stated earlier that I've been reading your messages to her as they come in and she and I both really appreciate and draw strength from the love you're showing us.
Courtney will have another CT scan done in the morning. Based on what is seen there, we'll either get to go home, need to stay another day, or she might have to go to rehab. Today they gave her her very own walker...she wasn't excited. I've already started trying to learn how to do tricks on it, but Courtney is being more reserved. She's saying that she thought she had another 40-50 years before she'd have to get one.
Sitting in the dark is not very entertaining. Lucky for us, we have a neighbor here that has kept things lively. I'm not sure what his issue is, but whenever he's awake, he's yelling out about every 10 seconds. Usually it is something unintelligible, but every now and then it gets amusing. Last night he was yelling and we could here the nurses in there with him saying "John? John! Where ya' going, John? No John! That's your catheter! Don't pull on that, John!" I may have glimpsed a change in Courtney's personality, or maybe it was just the result of having listen to Johns' constant yelling. She confided to me that she wishes she could "go over there and punch him!" We won't miss him.
17 comments:
Thanks for posting the headshots (ha). The second one does have that remarkable hole (!), but lacks the really cool profile of the eyeballs, which is my favorite part of the first one.
Courtney, I hope you get better fast, because I am not even close to done singing with you! I miss hearing your voice in my ear.
I liked the eyeballs too! :) I just want you to know that I pray for you several times a day.
Love, Ana (Nielsen) Blake
YOu GO Jason keep it positive !!You and Courtney can make it !!Rehab?sound really good!!Keep on laughing ,it will keep your spirit up and you will heal faster.....and tell john not to get more personal than that,,,(Let me know if you need help with kids groceries cleaning and stuff after you guys get out .i will be out thanksgiving week but after that i can help...)
I know it must be so hard but things do sound like they're going in the right direction! We're still all praying here. Courtney - I'm trying to organize a cousin reunion for sometime in the near future. Although 2 of us ( Crystal and Summer) live in different countries! We'll make it work and it will be soooo much fun!!! Just like the good 'ol days! So hurry up and get out of there so we can make it happen! :) Love ya!!!
I just wanted to let you know that I am so grateful for the updates. Courtney, you are in my thoughts many times a day, and my husband and I are following your progress both on your blog, and in our prayers.
All my love,
Amy Workman Schmutz
This is astounding. WHOAH. So did the tumor eat away at this area of her brain, or did it just push the brain out and to the sides? I am hoping tthat is what happened (and as such she won't lose as much of whatever is not wanting to be lost).
What do you do with the baby while C is in the hospital. I can't even fathom it. Loves to you both and all. marni
Hmmm. John sounds a lot like my boss. Wanders the halls yelling unintelligibly. Yep.
Courtney, with all that extra space upstairs, maybe you could rent it out. Those public storage places make good money. :D
Seriously, Courtney, you are in our prayers every day. I'm glad the news is good so far, and pray for your continued recovery.
--Steve Skyles
Hi Jason and Courtney, love and prayers from all your family in England.
Thanks so much for the updates Jason, fantastic job.
Courtney, you are such a strong and beautiful person, I know this 'cos yer Mum told me, and you know Mum is ALWAYS right! So, you can beat this and get back to full health, happiness and family. Which is what we wish you. All the best to you all, we are thinking of you and sending our prayers and wishes.
Terry, Simone family and Grandma with love.
Hey! My mom (your aunt Janine) gave me your blog! Your kids are so darn adorable and the boys look just like I remember Jason looking at our family reunions growing up..maybe without the big stomach! Jason was always my biggest competition with the sticking out the stomach contests! My prayers go out to you guys and if there is anything the Utah cousins can do to help PLEASE don't hesitate to tell us! Love you all, Janelle
Reading from afar. Miss and love you guys!
Courtney, I'm praying for a good recovery, and freedom from the illness in short order.
My wish at this point is for you to come and visit us in Nashville someday and show the folks here how a real singer does it! :-)
Sean
The pictures are amazing! It makes you wonder what used to be there!? Courtney--we miss you in choir! There's a HUGE HOLE in the alto section too! We love you and come back to us soon!
Thank you for the updates. We read them as a family everyday. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers daily. You both are amazing people as are all of your children.
Thanks for keeping us updated Jason. You are Courtney are in our thoughts are prayers. Get better soon so we can hang out:-)
Jamey and Randy
Thanks for keeping us updated Jason. You are Courtney are in our thoughts are prayers. Get better soon so we can hang out:-)
Jamey and Randy
You guys are the best! Shari and I pray for you and family every time we get the chance. We all missed you at PMC last night. Shari and I miss hearing your beautiful voice. We still need to go camping some time soon.
Wow! Yeah, the eyeballs, Courtney! You always had fantastic "peepers"! We're praying for a fast and fruitful recovery, and for Jason and your other family to have the unflagging optimism and energy that you need to feed from, right now (Pardon my English--It's getting late here in Nicaragua.) We'll pray for your dear kids, too. Sign me up for a Christmastime playdate with Bev or Kaaren to take the kids for hot chocolate at Shari's, or something fun. Could we?
Courtney and Jason,
I feel for you just having to be in the difficult situation of hospital rooms, let alone the pain and challenges getting back on your feet. Your roommate John sounds a bit too much like Uncle John that you sing about at Christmas time. I'll bet you'd like to throw a whole pile of yule logs on him! I thought about you when I was in the temple today and added your names to the list (I'm sure many have done this). You will feel infinitely better, even though I know you'll still have a journey to recovery, when you can get home. I hope it isn't too much longer. I am sure sorry about the severe headache pain (I am afraid to even use that word for the kind of head pain you are experiencing)you had when you got up. Hang in there, you are very very special and loved by so many!
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