Monday, September 1, 2008

A visit to the Chapel

We were visited by Dr. St. Clair early this morning. He let Ben know that he had looked at his MRI, but didn't say anything else. Later a woman Dr. who also is a neurosurgeon visited us. It was really early so I forgot to ask her name. She looked at Ben and asked us when his surgery was scheduled for. We let her know that it hadn't been scheduled and that we would be having an appointment with Dr. Lavine tomorrow. She then told us to have a relaxed day and try to get up and explore. Terry and Marla came over early this morning so I could go back to the hotel and take a shower. Also so I could feed Raider. The last couple of nights has been difficult for me since they were the first times I had ever been away from him overnight. Also he has been refusing to eat from a bottle during the night which is totally fine for a baby his age, but crazy considering it seems like he eats more at night that during the day normally. He has been so amazing through all of this. Today we went for a walk around the building. We went to this area called the Park which is inside but has some shops and seating areas and stuff. We also went and visited the sundial which is this really cool glass sundial that is in one area of the building. This hospital is so amazing and huge. It is a complete maze I can't imagine how the people who work here get around. While we were wandering around we came upon the chapel. I was happy because I really wanted to find it anyway. We spent some time in there and I sang a song for Ben and Raider. Then we headed back to Ben's room so he could get his meds. Later I headed back to the chapel by myself for a little prayer and I met with the chaplain which I really needed. She prayed for Ben and the rest of the family and I headed back to Ben's room. Today was a nice relaxed day, which was nice considering tomorrow will not be. Right now Ben and I are very anxious for our appointment with Dr. Lavine. As much as I want to know what the plan is I am also scared for what it may be. We are just praying that the doctor's will bring hope tomorrow. We will be meeting with the doctor at 12:30 central time so if you can please pray for us around this time, we would really appreciate it. Thanks again for all your support and prayer.

8 comments:

briannamthaut said...

I just wanted to let you and your family know that my thoughts are with you all...

I love you

Brie

Chrissy Marasco said...

I know it must be hard to write all this down, but I really appreciate it and I'm sure everyone else does as well.
I hope the appointment is going well.
A friend showed me this guy's site who is fighting pancreatic cancer. I thought it could help. http://download.srv.cs.cmu.edu/~pausch/

Also, is there an address in Houston we can get stuff to you guys at?

spurmar said...

I am so glad you found the chapel and a chaplin to talk too. I am trying so hard to get the word out to get as many prayers as possible. It is all I know to do. I gave the blog address to Aunt Lynn and she is going to pass it around to the family. Love you Ben. Soraya is praying for Ben now too. She doesn't really know why but every prayer at dinner and bedtime she prayers for her Uncle Ben and sometimes you and Raider too.

James and Erin Young said...

You are all in my thoughts and prayers today! Gods peace be with you all!

Kate said...

Kirstin, You, Ben and Raider are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for God's grace and mercy to fill your lives.

Anonymous said...

Hang in there Ben and Kirstin! I have a student in seventh grade who miarculously overcame a brain tumor this summer, defying all odds. The power of prayer can't be underestimated. God is good and more than capable of bringing you guys through this. Our entire school is praying for both of you, and for Raider.

Derek

FRAUBEHNE said...

I hope that your appointment was encouraging and informative. I cannot wait to hear how Ben is doing...You are in my prayers...
Stephanie Behne

Stan e VĂ¢nia Winters said...

Kirstin, we are keeping Ben, you and Raider in our prayers and thoughts. God knows our strengths and weaknesses - He knows you are strong to endure this...