Today is the 6th day that Jeff cannot remember anything short term...we now know for sure that this is very common in the beginning of radiation treatments...the brain tends to swell a bit which hampers memory and when the swelling goes down, the memories come back. That fact is very comforting, but Jeff keeps forgetting that this is temporary and every morning he wakes up and thinks he's had a stroke and that his memory is gone for good...I am constantly reminding him that he should get his memory back in a few more days. Since Wednesday afternoon he has been taking yet another medication which should help with the swelling and I've noticed small improvements in his memory every day...so my prayer is that with no radiation treatments needed today or tomorrow the swelling will have a chance to go down a bit and memories will be easier accessed!!! Until then, life in our house is just like a movie...Groundhog's Day for Jeff; and 50 First Dates for me (except he knows who I am, Thank God)!!!! For those of you that like to research stuff, I've added a few links at the right of our blog to give you an idea of what Jeff's tumor is all about.
I've also added a link for our church's website and the Buccowich's website...please continue to keep this family in your prayers as well.
On another note, today was Dalaynee's last swimming lesson and she finally had the nerve to jump off the side to the teacher...she's been scared about going under water, but she told me this morning that she's not scared anymore and she's going to jump...and she did...and, of course, I didn't have the camera ready, but we were very proud!!!!! I'm going to try to sign her up for one more 5 week session this summer yet...she'll be swimming on her own before we know it!!!!!
As always, we thank God for each of you!!!
~Jayne~
6 comments:
J & J our prayers are with you. This is a difficult time for both of you and I am sure things will settle down soon. Give Jeff a hug from us. love ya~
Thanks for the update. Hang in there, I know this has to be very hard. We are keeping you all in prayer. Hugs to all of you.
Way to go, Dalaynee! Leah hasn't quite mastered the whole putting her head under water thing.
Thanks for the update...we love you guys and are eager to hear news of Jeff's memory improving. In the meantime, know that you are being lifted up constantly in prayer.
We are praying for total and quick healing of Jeff's memory. I cannot imagine how frustrating for you both this must be! We know the Lord is in control, however hard it may be to remember at times. He loves you all three and has you firmly in the palm of His Almighty hand. You are constantly in our prayers. We love you very much.
The Ostermanns
Very impressive, Dalaynee! You go girl! Jeff and Jayne, we're praying over here and hoping things go better every day.
Jeff and Jayne. . .you are dear friends. Jim and I are faithful in praying for you. That God will heal Jeff and you will know God in a more intimate way as a result of this journey. We love you!
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