Friday, May 11, 2012

This journey began on April 27 when I went into my family Doctor to explore why I was having severe headaches.  Headaches that were all over my head and causing blurred vision.  Due to the severity, he suggested I have an immediate cat-scan and sent me right over to the hospital.

After some waiting and further headaches, the Radiologist was finished reading the scans.  He was kind and calmly told me that there was a 'mass' present on my right side temporal lobe running from front to back behind my ear.  This would definitely explain some things, but certainly left a great deal out there.  No one was with me and I did not even know where to start.  I called my mother and family was soon by my side! I was so blessed to be able to have someone by my side.

I was checked into the ICU and proceeded to slowly wade through the implications a brain tumor would have on my life.  Within the next few days I had brain surgery to reduce the size of the mass and recovered in the surgical ICU for a week before coming home.

I am home now and feeling stronger but there is still so much to wade through.  My goal is to use this blog page to post updates, needs, goals and gratitudes as I walk hand-in-hand with the Lord to conquer this tumor.

10 comments:

  1. praying for you bronamath! you're very loved.

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  2. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Leif - From Paul and Tracey Schaefer

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  3. Good idea Leif!! A way to keep up all informed!! We love you and are continually praying for you!! xoxo :)

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  4. Leif, we are so sorry to hear all that you are going through. We are here to help you conquer this. You have been in our daily thoughts and prayers, sending positive energy your way. Thank you for this blog so we can continue to follow your progress.

    John and Jessie O'Maley

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  5. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Leif. The boys at praying for you. Just remember your strength comes directly from the Lord. Psalm 62:11b. We love you and we at here to support you. Lena, Tim and the boys.

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  6. Beat it, Beat it......never gonna be defeated ...MJ :)

    Leif, God has got this! Love ya a lot tater tot! AJ

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  7. So proud of you bro! Keep pushing yourself to set positive goals and achieve them. You can do anything!

    Love & prayers - Nate & Jenna

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  8. Saying HELLO and sending LOVE to you!

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  9. We are praying for you Leif and know that you will beat this thing! I am amazed by your stregth and faith throughout this! I believe this must be for a purpose that will be clear to us all some day.

    For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

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  10. Arrived home from Los Angeles to see Brian. First thing, wanted to check your blog!! Take care dear, dear nephew!

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