We just left Mom in the pre-op room and are now in the family liaison center of the Brigham (it is actually quite nice - it's amazing how much care they show patients' families). When we first started going to the pre-op room Mom started crying and commented that it was hard to believe her life was going to change so much. We attempted to assure her that this is just a temporary procedure and is only part in the process of the future life she still has to live. She seemed somewhat comforted by these words... Meanwhile we met the surgeon, the anesthesiologist, and the OR nurses. They were all very professional and compassionate, assuring us all that Mom is receiving the best care. One of the escort technicians was a Christian who told my mother that she was in God's hands and we need to have faith. This was also quite comforting.
The surgeon said that the operation could take as little as 2 hours but as many as 5 hours. They will notify us of any delays or changes in procedure, but for the most part we must resign ourselves to waiting for the surgery to be complete. If anything changes we will post it.
"For our momentary lightness of affliction works out for us, more surpassingly, an eternal weight of glory, because we do not regard the things which are seen but the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal." 2 Cor 4:17-18
Stephen
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Stephen, Thank-you for the update. I was thinking of who I knew at B&W--some of my students (who are RNs) work in the OR. I want to pass on the comforting thought that the nurses seem dedicated and sincerely care for their patients.
I'm still grasping the idea of what your mom and the family are going through. My heart goes out to all of you. I pray that your mom would be strengthed within and without. May the "knowledge-surpassing love of Christ" reach you and fill you all.
Love,
Carol
The Body is one, the members are linked, the same flow of life, same help, same Head, same Christ. We are all with you, dear Juraschek family. We have, are, and will still pray for you. The Lord is with you, peace be upon you.
There's a Man in the Glory
His life is for me
Oh Hallelujah! A Man!
Jesus is our Man and He is Faithful,
With care and love,
Stephen and Juliana
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