Please be praying for my oldest brother, Dustin. He is 36 years old, married with 3 feisty boys (Hunter (6), Evan (4) and Jacob (almost 3)). He has been having some random health issues for the past 9 months or so and this last week we got some potentially scary news. I'll save all of the details and cut to the chase. He has a growth of some sort at the base of his brain. Due to the location of the growth, they are not able to do a biopsy externally...so as of now, he will be going in for major surgery most likely on Sept. 7. The surgery is going to entail having 3 doctors there to do biopsies on the spot and determine what this mass is exactly then proceed with the appropriate treatment at that time. Dustin is most hesitant with the idea of not knowing what he will wake up to once he comes out of surgery. The surgery is very invasive and will probably last 6-8 hours and will require an 8-10 inch incision. He will then be in ICU for a couple of days then the hospital for a few more days after that. Fortunately, Dustin's sister-in-law and brother-in-law have a connection to the Mayo Clinic. We are anxiously awaiting their observations and conclusions based on Dustin's MRI and files.
My prayers are many but please pray specifically for the following:
PEACE especially for Dustin and for the rest of our family.
WISDOM on behalf of the doctors.
HEALING - I know that God can do this!
FAITH for all of us to remember that God is in control of all of this and to trust Him throughout this season of our lives.
For Dustin to feel especially loved, valued and cared for during this time.
That all of us will draw our strength from the Lord.
Dustin and Kristy
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Oh wow, sister. We are most certainly joining you and your family in prayer for Dustin and his family! Please keep us updated on how we can pray.
Shalen we will be praying for him. Molly told me about this last week and our community group at church is praying for him. Please keep us posted. Lena
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