Prayer request: Swordmaker's older daughter having pituitary tumor surgery

Vanity | February 9, 2009 | Swordmaker

[Swordmaker]

My 33 year old daughter, Becky, is going to have surgery in about an hour to remove a tumor from her pituitary gland. The tumor, about 1.5 cm in size, is causing her to throw off hormones which are playing havoc with her body. Because of its location, just below the optic nerve, pituitary tumors can threaten one's eyesight and surgery in this area is inherently risky to the optic nerve and could result in blindness. The procedure, which should take about three hours, accesses the pituitary gland through the nostrils.

Please pray for a good outcome and to safeguard her eyesight.

Over the past three years, while they've been trying to shrink the tumor with drug therapy, Becky has named the tumor "Fred." I hope the Fredectomy is sucessful and that Fred is evicted. . . permanently.

[SkyDancer]

Jane

[jwalsh07]

Prayers for your daughter and for you as well. God bless you both.

[FarRightFanatic]

One of my husband’s cousins has the exact same tumor and as of yet, she hasn’t had the surgery, but at some point will have to. I will keep your daughter in my prayers, as well as her surgeon and medical team. Keep us updated, OK?

God bless you and your family!

[rlmorel]

Your family and daughter are in my prayers. Hang in there, Swordmaker...

[annalex]

Lord, protect your servant Becky from all harm.

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost, amen.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

Prayers up!

[Dianna]

Praying that all goes well.

[Faith]

Prayers are needed for Becky.

Holy God,

We invite Your presence into this surgery so that Becky’s healing will come directly from You, our Great Physician. Guide the surgeon’s hands and give him Your wisdom and discernment regarding Becky’s condition. May this tumor be removed and never return, and may You receive all the praise and glory due Your Name. We exalt You, Father, in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

[TASMANIANRED]

Prayers lifted ..

[nothingnew]

Prayers up and away...

trussell, prayer warriors needed...

FMCDH(BITS)

[50mm]

Prayers for your daughter and you, Swordmaker.

[trussell]

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Please know that I am praying for your daughter and the family.  May God provide healing and comfort as needed.

Blessings,
trussell

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[Irish Eyes]

Prayers sent for Becky, your family and her medical team.

[azishot]

Saying a prayer for your daughter right now. You brought a smile to my face when you said she’d named the tumor “Fred.”
May the surgeon’s hands excise “Fred” once and for all.

God bless her and your family.

[PapaBear3625]

Prayers up

[gidget7]

AMEN!

[Waryone]

I will be praying for your daughter and family.

[pollywog]

Lifting Becky up in prayer. Hopefully we will hear a great report soon!

Polly

[bray]

Dear Lord Jesus,
We pray for your healing touch upon this child. We pray to give her strength and courage through this ordeal. We pray comfort upon her family.

In Your Holy Name,
Amen

[El Cid]

I’m late to the prayer list (I think the procedure should be finishing), but let me add my heartfelt prayers that the Good LORD provides complete success and recovery for your daughter, Becky.