We flew out of Rochester with a storm on our tails, but thanks to Brad Pugh (Randy and Gail’s son) he flew us safely into Zeeland last night. We were greeted by our family and friends – including Randy and Gail at the airport. It was awesome. There were balloons, flowers and best of all, our kids. The Pugh’s were so kind to take Brooklyn, Avery and my dad for a plane ride too. Brooklyn LOVED it.
What blows my mind is that I had this big procedure yesterday, flew home the same day and can recuperate at home. I am so glad to be home. Speaking of the procedure, overall it went well. The worst part was having the head frame applied. The local anesthetic they used felt like a million bee stings. It was really painful. Then a few minutes later the neurosurgeons turn the screws into my skull to secure the frame It seemed barbaric. Within moments I couldn’t feel any pain in my head, just pressure and the frame.
I then went for an MRI. The doctors met to discuss my treatment. Then I had the procedure. I laid on a table for 1 hour 40 minutes while five tumors were radiated. I slept for most of the procedure – thanks to the “I don’t care” medicine. When it was done, they removed the frame, applied a bandage around my head and sent me to my recovery room where I could meet Dusty again. After an 1 1/2 hours we left the hospital and went back to the hotel.
I clarified with Dr. Parney (neurosurgeon) that the five tumors they found on the MRI were the existing tumors and not new ones. That was a big relief to me.
My next steps are an MRI in a couple months to see how the Gamma Knife worked. I’m also going to begin working with the University of Michigan and am working on getting an appointment with them.
Today I feel very tired. My head hurts and my eyes are swollen. Small price to pay.
Thank you for your prayers. For those who held us up in prayer whether you were at church, home, work or wherever. God is good and has done great things for me. I saw Him many times while we were at Mayo. I love it when He shows up.
Saturday is the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. I can’t wait to see everyone there.
Lindy, I’m so glad that part’s behind you. Happy you made it home safely too! I will pray for complete healing from this procedure. I hope you get your energy back soon and just have fun with your family:) Always in my thoughts and prayers!!
So glad you made it home and the procedure is behind you! Continuing to pray as you recover!
So glad to hear from you….I’m praying recovery is quick and that God continues to remove every bad cell from you. Glad you can rest at home and I can’t believe you are going to try to come the race Saturday! That’s awesome! don’t overdue it though girl!
Praying….
Hey welcome home. Glad you both are back in West Michigan safe and sound. We’re glad to hear that everything went well, and that the experiance is behind you. Praying for a good relaxing recovery here at home and if you need to ANYTHING, call us please…. WELCOME HOME AGAIN!
So happy you are home!! Take it easy and don’t overdue it…! I guess this means I’m off the hook for running in the 5K with you!!!! See you Saturday.
So happy to hear you are home. And wow what a reception at the airport huh? How special. You are so loved in such a special way that you will never know. I feel so honored to call you my neice – I am so proud of you and your faith in our Heavenly Father that always knows how to make a way to show us He will never leave us! Love you and Dusty! Thanks again for the update.
Dear Lindy….
I have two WONDERFUL daughter in-laws. I am so happy you are one of them. Love You…. Dad
WOW – that is amazing. Barbaric and advanced, all in one. Glad you made it thru okay and safely home. Hope your melon is feeling better soon. xo
Welcome home Dusty and Lindy! So glad to know that you are back safely. Praying that your recovery goes well. Please let me know if you need anything!
Hard to believe you can have brain surgery and go home on a plane the same day! We were praying for you and still are in New Jersey! We have several people praying for your family from our new church here in NJ as well.
Lindy,
I am so glad you are back home. Hang in there. And as always I am praying hard!
We are so glad to hear that everything went smoothly and that you had safe travels to and back home again. Know that we are thinking about you daily and praying for you and your family for quick and easy healing and for great results.
Wow! I find it amazing that you had a surgery like that and flew in a small aircraft all in the same day. You’re quite amazing! Praying for a speedy recovery with miraculous results.
Lindy, my name is Lindy TerBeek. I heard your story because our names are VERY close and someone once asked me how I was doing..when I responded that I was well, they seemed surprised and then I found out about your story and the struggles you have been having. I too have children about the same age as yours and live here in Zeeland. I know you don’t know me but I want you to know that I am lifting you and your family up to our Heavenly Father. I cannot imagine how tough it is for you to be away from your small children and to be dealing with so much, but please know that I am placing your name before the throne of God and pray for peace, rest and joy for you and your family as you battle cancer. You are very brave…stay strong, God bless You.
Wow! You don’t know me, but I just heard about you. How couragious you are. I’m way too familiar with cancer through my late husband and my dad. God bless you and you have my prayers. God will get you through this. You have a job to fulfill in those beautiful children and wonderful husband. I’ll pray for peace and a cure.
Lindy and Dustin
Our heavenly Father,that made the heavens and earth, Our Father God, that raised Jesus from the dead,rest his Almight hands upon your head,graciously healing you completely. I pray that you find a peace in him beyond understanding and a joy within you, as God refines you through these hard times of suffering. Your faith is shining,beyond what you now understand. Your faith is making us stronger in ours. God is already using you to glorify his kingdom. God never promised to take us out of our pain,struggles and suffering, but he has promised to change the way we look at them, through his Son Jesus Christ. Rest assured that your Christian family is praying with you for your complete healing along with Jesus our Lord. Thank God our father, that he loves and cares for his children, that he suffers when we suffer. and that we have Victory over this life, already because we are his. I always go back to a passage in Jer 29 vs 11 ” for I know the PLANS — I have for you— says the Lord– to give you HOPE and a FUTURE.” I know the Lord is talking about our Future Home in eternity. We are well cared for and Loved.
God is wonderfully good and worthy of all our praise. Keep laying your cares and concerns at the foot of that cross of Christ . Just wanted you both to be encouraged today.
in your church family David Dalman
Sending you strength, hope and love. And a GIANT e-hug to wrap around you and yours.
This week, I overheard a group of co-workers talking. They said that they didn’t know who this Lindy was, but they knew that she has quite a support system. One of them thinks you have a wonderful gift of sharing your experience through your blog. You are touching more people and in more ways than you will ever know. Once they hear your story they start praying for you as well.
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