Update on Briana

06/26/10 p.m.

Bri called late this morning to report that she had a disturbing experience last night (Fri., Jun. 25). While at her home she noticed her fingers, then her palms, then her arms went numb. Her vision blurred and then the numbness spread to the right side of her face, into the right side of her mouth and teeth. She tried walking throughout the house in hopes the sensations would pass, but in the end she called the hospital. Eventually her neurosurgeon returned her call. He told her the symptoms could have been caused by many things including a possible T.I.A. (transient ischemic attack, a mini-stroke). Another possibility was the bodies attempt to slough-off residual tissue from dead tumors that were zapped with pin-point radiation a few months ago. At any rate, the dr. put Bri back on steroids and said she’d be scheduled for an MRI during her chemotherapy session next Mon., Jun. 28.

As she spoke with the dr. and before she took the steroid medication, all her symptoms vanished.

Before going to bed, Bri received a priesthood administration from a ward member and Eric. She felt comforted and confident that all will be well. The miracle continues.

Today, she feels totally normal and fine.

Teri and I have a friend named Karen McCoy. She’s an RN who spent years working in pediatric cancer wards. She concurred with the neurosurgeon’s statement that last night’s event could be caused by a wide variety of factors, including the fact that she simply has so much toxic junk in her system from numerous chemo, steroid and radiation treatments.

Eric will be going to France on Jul. 12 for a couple of weeks. Teri will travel to CA to be with Bri and the kids during his absence. She’s also ready to travel at a moment’s notice if Bri of the family need her before or after that time.

Your ongoing faith and prayers with any additional oomph you have would be appreciated throughout the upcoming week, particularly on Monday as Bri undergoes more testing and treatment. Thanks for being there. Life’s challenges are easier to confront with faithful family members at one’s side.

Rick

Having someone to love is family,
Having somewhere to go is home,
Having both is a blessing.

"Faith in God requires faith in His timing."
Neal A. Maxwell