[Wyatt's Torch]

Well, the surgery is over and it was a success...we think. The docyors were inside for only about an hour and a half. Partially because she was experiencing severe swelling. Partially because a lot of the tumor was surrounding the motor strip. They were able to get 60% of it. The preliminary pathology is that it is a glioma - astrocytoma between a stage 2 and stage 3. They have sent it off to Johns Hopkins and hope to get the pathology mid-week. The surgeon is going to have them consult with both a radiologist and an oncologist depending on the results. They expect to treat the remaining 40% with one or the other.

Anne is awake and lucid and not experiencing any paralysis although the doctors say she may experience temporary paralysis because of residual swelling. She is in very good spirits and is very appreciative for all your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you so very much for keeping her in your thoughts and please continue to pray as we await the results of the pathology report. God bless you all.

Regards, Bryan

[cowgirlcutie]

Thank you for the update. Anne is continually in my prayers as are those who love her. God Bless.

[knighthawk]

Thanks for the update. And keep believing.

[summer]

bttt

[still lurking]

Thank you for the update. Prayers continue.

[RnMomof7]

I will keep praying that the finding are positive and that God gives wisdom to the docs on how to finish this off

[glorygirl]

Glad to hear it. Did pray this morning.

[hoosiermama]

Good News! Will keep prayers going!

[g'nad]

Praise God! Praying continuously for Anne and her family.

Keep us posted!

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Thanks for the update and the hopeful news, Bryan. Anne has an army of prayer warriors now responding to your plea. Hugs for you, Anne and Erin.

[OldFriend]

Prayers on the way.

[ST.LOUIE1]

...please continue to pray....

I will.

And Bryan, Anne's fortunate to have you as a brother-in-law.

God bless all of you.

[backhoe]

Bryan, I'm pulling for you, Anne, and all your family. It's a rough road you're having to travel.

[MrConfettiMan]

Great news, Bryan. I imagine they sent it to Johns Hopkins for review by Dr. Peter Berger. My information is that by all accounts Dr. Berger is the foremost authority in the world on determining brain tumor pathology. Regarding the amount removed and the grading and the possibility of some temporary paralysis, just try and take it one step at a time and try not to worry too much. Remember, worry is only anxiety about things that may never, ever happen. Say hi to Anne for me and let her know she's in my prayers. Joe (MCM)

[Aggie Mama]

Thank you so much for the update. You all will be in my continued prayers.

[4Godsoloved..Hegave]

Will continue to pray.

[firewalk]

Such good news about Anne. Thanks for the update!

[BARLF]

Thanks so much for the update. I've been away from the computer all afternoon but was happy to see Anne is through surgery and alert. Will continue to pray for Anne,Erin and your family. May God Bless

[Southflanknorthpawsis]

I appreciate the update. Rest assured that Anne will remain in my prayers. In Jesus' Name I pray for healing and comfort.

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Appreciate very much the update. Thank you for taking the time to make it. Anne and her loved ones continue to be held up in prayer. God bless you in your love and support for her.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for the update! Praise God!!!