April 18, 2008
In a couple of weeks my mom has to go back to Winnipeg. I don’t know for how long or even if i am going to she is for sure going. The reason why she is going is to do a surgery called Gamma knife brain surgery. About two weeks ago when I went to Winnipeg, the doctors said that she couldn’t get the surgery that week that we were there because the other Sergent wasn’t there so, and they need two people to do the surgery. The doctor also said that her brain tumor shrunk 38% and that if we went home and waited like a couple weeks for this guy to come back that the brain tumor would shrink more and then the surgery wouldn’t take as long. My mom said she was also scared because when the do the surgery they have to put a box on her head to keep it stable. Te reason why she s scared of that is because they have to screw it through her skin in the back lower head and in the front upper head. Then they have to put her in the machine to do the surgery. When she is in the machine it isn’t like she is stuck in there for hours but she can listen t music and she can stop the surgery to go bathroom and eat or take a brake. I think the surgery looks cool, if only they don’t have to stick the screws through the skin in her head. She’ll be alright because the doc said it doesn’t hurt because they freeze her head first. So if anyone wants to give my mom a message comment me and I will give it to her.
April 19th, 2008 at 6:08 am
Dear Skye,
Please give this message to your mom:
We’re sending prayers and positive thoughts from northeast Ohio for her swift and complete recovery!
And Skye, she’s so fortunate to have your love–
Thinking of mom and you,
Lani
April 19th, 2008 at 8:37 am
Tell your mom I’m sorry they have to stick those screw, but if that will prevent her head from moving, it’s good.
Happy to read the surgery will take less than previously expected. Tell her I wish her best of luck from Buenos Aires, Argentina. And don’t forget to tell her she has a very sweet daughter.
April 19th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Skye, your mom is a very brave woman, and something tells me that she has passed some of that inner strength on to you. While this is scary for both of you, I’ll bet she needs to lean on you a bit in the coming days and weeks.
One of the best things you can do in a time like this is reach out to the world and ask for support. Whether you are a religious person or not, you must know that there is a great power in the prayers (or positive thoughts) of large numbers of people. Count on me and many others I know for prayers for your mom and you.
Keep writing. It’s a great place to sort out all of those mixed-up feelings you’re bound to have.
I subscribe to your teacher’s blog, so I’ll watch for good news about your mom’s surgery and recovery. All the best to you both.
April 19th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Skye,
Your mom is lucky to have someone as supportive and concerned as you are to be with her. I’m sure she is scared. I would be scared if it were me. Doctors can do amazing things and it sounds like the doctors have experience with this type. I hope all goes well with her surgery.
April 21st, 2008 at 12:33 pm
There is more information about the procedure on www.irsa.org
April 23rd, 2008 at 5:57 am
Hi Skye,
My name is Anne Davis. I am a teacher in Georgia in the United States. Mr. Fisher is one of my blogging friends. I always enjoy reading his student blogs and yours is very special.
I read the post you wrote about your mom. Finding out you have a brain tumor can be a very scary thing but I want your mom to know that I will be sending positive thoughts and prayers to her as she goes through this surgery. I have had brain surgery myself and did very well. She will too! I remember reading all about the Gamma knife surgery and they really have good results with this procedure. I did not have Gamma knife but my procedure let me listen to music also. That was cool and really helped me. It is wonderful that your mom’s tumor is shrinking! I want you to know that you made a very thoughtful post about your mom. I know she must be so proud of you. I will continue to follow your blog and wish the best for your family. Take care…
April 24th, 2008 at 8:57 am
wish your mom the best
April 27th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Skye,
Came across your blog post thanks to Mr. Fisher. I think you’re on the right track. Writing can help us process the chaos around us, and now thanks to your efforts and Mr. Fisher’s post, a lot of folks will be sending positive energy to you and your mom.
Best of luck and keep on posting. You’ve got us hooked, now reel us in! Maybe you could record some music and read some poetry to keep her going while she is in surgery - I bet she’d love to hear your voice at a time like that.
Take care,
John Martin
Sandwich, NH
May 2nd, 2008 at 5:41 am
Dear Skye,
My name is Anne Rowley and I am a teacher in New York. I came across your story from Mr. Fisher’s twitter post.
Like the others who have replied before me, I wanted to wish your mom the best of luck. I can already tell that she is lucky to have great doctors and a daughter as strong as you. It is amazing how far medicine has come and I am sure your mother will do well.
Please tell her that she and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that you keep writing and keep us “posted”.
Sincerely,
Anne Rowley
White Plains, NY