WOW...Everything that has happened in the last few days just went rushing through my head as I stare at the blank screen wondering what to type. All I can think is PRAISE GOD..PRAISE GOD..PRAISE GOD..Thank You LORD. Luke is in Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU) getting lots of rest, and we are silently celebrating the entire removal of the big pink blob from his abdomen.
Our prayer was for the tumor to be removed totally in one big hunk, with minimal blood loss and no damage to his surrounding organs and that is just what God did! How is Thank you a big enough word in a time like this?
Luke's surgeon, Dr.Lisa Abramson, is beaming, she said, "The surgery went perfectly, we identified the feeding blood vessels as we went along... we didn't even have to give him a blood transfusion."
Lukas already has the tube out of his nose... and you probably guessed it... he ate a half of a Popsicle already! His pain has been pretty well controlled, a nurse tried to roll him onto his side yesterday and he reached up and pinched her! That was pretty funny.
Now the tumor is off to pathology. We should know the weight of it, and all the info about the cells within it, in about a week. We are praying for an infection free recovery and that this will be the end of treatment for Luke. If the cells are fully matured, essentially dead, he will not need any more chemotherapy! That would be a dream come true! A big giant THANK YOU, friends and family, for all your prayers and support. We love you.
Luke's Journey
- Mike and Erica
- An information & update page about Luke and his family’s journey through discovery, and treatment of his tummy "bump". AKA abdominal mass.
Praise the Lord! Praying for a speedy, infection free recovery. Give him a big germ free kiss and hug from his Great Aunt Lorie.
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That's wonderful!!! We're so happy for Luke and thankful for the successful surgery! Praying for a great recovery. Love, Danielle and family
ReplyDeleteI've been following this since mom (Ellen) let me know about it. Your son has been in my thoughts every day and I'm so happy that his surgery went so well. Best of luck to your family and congratulations on such a great otcome. It sounds like you have been blessed with a very talented and caring doctor, and great friends and family. I'll continue to send good thoughts your way, I can't imagine what you all have been through.
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We are so happy for your whole family. Luke is a true Trooper! Our family has thought about you all everyday, and prayed for you every night. Get plenty of rest Luke, and be nice to those nurses, they are the Popsicle supply. :-)
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