good day

We had a good day today. Got some good information and some details that made us just feel more comfortable knowing what to expect. His surgery will start by 0730 Friday morning and will last 4-6 hours which is better then the 6-8 we had originally thought. Still one night in the ICU (which PTL they told me I get to stay with him in the ICU d/t a new policy, yeah!) then any where from 5-7 days all together before discharge. The big hurdles they warned us of are nausea, (cause the tumor is near the center part of the brain that affects nausea) and stability and pain. He had a more in depth nerve/hearing exam and that lady told him he didn't necessarily have damage already to his hearing organs just an interruption in the nerve communication to his brain from the inflammation around the tumor which could possibly improve once the tumor is removed. Still no certainties of course but there's hope. They said they would remove all the tumor they could safely and what they couldn't they would just leave behind but shouldn't cause him any more problems through the years. They will keep an eye on him w/ it w/ MRI screenings. His and my spirits are up tonight. We're back now with the Bit at my parents house for one last squeeze then off tomorrow night to UVA. Deana is bringing a laptop through the weekend and I found a medical library w/ computers today so I can keep my blog up to date on his status. And we made sure to scout out a suitable place to get a good cup of coffee for his stay which is a big deal for us. God's taking care of all the details isn't He!!??!? :) Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers!!!