It's finally happening!

Well tomorrow is the big day!  Its funny how for so long we weren't open to this surgery, but as soon as we were ready, we were ready NOW!!!  Then having it rescheduled 4 times....it felt like it was NEVER going to happen!!!

Friday we got the call with the details for tomorrow's surgery and at first it wasn't what Rick wanted to hear.  They originally were going to have Rick be the second surgery of the day, which would've meant that the surgeon would have already operated for 8 hours before he operated on Rick.  In Rick's words:  "They don't even let truck drivers drive for 10 hours straight...I don't want a surgeon operating on my brain after 14 hours of surgery!!!"  Plus, the second surgery would mean that Rick would have to go all day with no medication or food.  And if you know Rick, you're probably not sure what's worse!!!  But, Psalm 37:4 says: "Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart."  A phone call to Allison, our super nurse, and viola, Rick's surgery was moved to the first of the day!!!

So tomorrow morning we report to Central Dupage Hospital in Winfield, IL at 5:30 am.  Rick is scheduled for a 6 hour surgery starting at 7:30am.  He'll be kept overnight and Tuesday morning they'll do an MRI to make sure the probe is inserted properly, feed him lunch, and then send him home!  Amazing how quick!

I probably won't know much until 2pm or so, and I promise to update all of you as soon as possible!  We are so grateful for all of the support and love we've received from all of you!

This image was shown at our church this morning while our Pastor prayed for a successful outcome and a friend also shared it on Facebook!  We know Jesus will be guiding Dr. Masnyk's hands tomorrow!

The BEST is yet to come!  - RPOJC

With all our love, In Jesus Name!


Traci & Rick