Three weeks and five days.
That's how long we've known that there is something in Jacob's brain, but not exactly what it is.
The possibilities range from a high grade glioma to a congenital lesion with swelling.
I think we've all thought "I don't know what I'd do in such a situation."
I can now say that you handle it exactly like you'd imagine.
You have up days and down days. Up hours and down hours even.
You go through scenarios.
People tell you not to without the facts, but with three weeks and five days to think about it, you can't help it.
You cry.
You laugh.
You fear.
You have faith.
You ride the roller coaster.
Tomorrow we have a pre-surgery consultation with the neurosurgeon.
Thursday Jake will have a brain biopsy.
The doctor told us that brain pathology is the hardest to read and it may take a week before they have any results.
If they get conclusive results.
So we will continue to wait.
I have felt the reality of the atonement of Jesus Christ in receiving forgiveness from sin, in having ability and capacity beyond my own, and in finding answers throughout my life.
But never before have I felt the total and complete power of the Savior to offer comfort in a way that overpowers me.
I know that He has given the angels charge over us.
These angels are both seen and unseen.
They have given us food, treats, gifts, encouraging words, prayers, positive thoughts, hugs, phone calls, texts, messages, packages, babysitting, house and yard care, hope, and love exhibited in every form of the word.
In John 14:18 Jesus says, "I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you."
He has come to us and I now know with a surety that His ability and promise to comfort is real.
6 comments:
You are navigating a refiners fire with such courage and grace. You are so right, you are never alone. Connie
We will continue to keep you in our prayers!!
You choose well when you set up your blog to include a roller coaster. You certainly have been on one. The Savior is by your side on your train ride through life with your little family. He loves you and is always near as are we.
Love you guys. Praying for you every day.
You are an example of strength and pure faith in the Savior, Jordan. Your testimony strengthens mine. I love you friend! We are praying for you guys today!!!
Another week without solid answers?!? I can't believe how long the process has been of just finding out what it is!! I can't imagine having to wait half that long for something so monumental. I think about you guys often and pray for you every day.
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