Hi Friends!  The following is a prayer request from a friend, I have known her for 26 years now!  She was married in August.  Thank you all!

~ Rachel

 

 

"Good morning all!  I want to first thank EVERYONE for all your prayers and thoughts.   It has meant so much to me and my whole family.  I know the only thing that has kept us going through this has been the support of our friends and family. 

 

Brief update.  Most of you know that Freemans lung surgery went well.  They removed 3/4 of his lung.  He started his long road of recovery and was doing well.  Then last Friday we had a major setback.  Friday AM I got the call from my mom that he was "out of his mind" and not doing so well.  By the time I got to their house he was in bad shape and had a siezure shortly after I arrived.  We called an ambulance and he was taken to the hospital.  After a long and scary day at our local hospital they transferred him to Richmond.  They did an MRI scan and found three tumors on his brain.  Apparently it is very common for lung cancer to spread to the brain.  They held him in ICU until Tuesday and then sent him home.  He's home in Warsaw now, and the best way for me to describe his condition is that he looks like he's had a stroke.  When in reality it's these tumors creating pressure on his brain.  On Monday they will begin treatment of these tumors using something called Gamma Knife Radiation.  Which supposedly has a very high success rate.

 

So here I am again.  Asking for you to continue your prayers.   My mom is struggling.  Both physically and emotionally.  Keep in mind a month ago my step father was taking care of her and keeping the house going.  Now, my mom is doing it all and caring for him.  Freeman is aware of his surroundings and people, but his balance is way off so he keeps falling.  He is unable to control his bowels.   He can't hang on to things too well so if you call the house to speak to him expect him to drop the phone a couple times during your call. 

 

PRAY, PRAY, PRAY!  My mother in law reminded me earlier this week that miracles do still happen.  I'm trying to remember that whenever I get overwhelmed.  I love you all and I'm glad I have all of you to lean on.

 

Love,

Friday"

 

Another note from her:  "Words of advice from an older sister, don't let a little thing like distance keep you from your parents.   Hug them, kiss them, and tell them you love them as often as you can.  Last Friday when Freeman was unconscious and they were putting him on life support to transfer him to Richmond I regretted not doing it more."