We spent yesterday evening doing something that no one really ever wants to do, and yet, I am glad we were able to do it. A couple of days ago my cousin was diagnosed with a tumor in her brain, and yesterday they did the surgery to remove it. Because the surgery was done here in Salt Lake, we were able to go sit with her family while they waited.
It was inspiring to me to see how calm and collected they appeared, even though you know very well how scared and helpless they felt. They continued to talk about how the changes that have happened in their family recently, or coincidences that happened at the hospital, or just little recent events, while seemingly unconnected, had allowed for this experience to happen the best possible way it could.
What a blessing it is to be able to be in such a scary situation, but to be able to see and feel the hand of the Lord holding your family up, not just in retrospect, but during the trial.
We stayed until the Dr came to tell them that everything in the surgery had gone smoothly. The tumor had pushed the vital things out of the way, instead of growing into them. Only one blood vessel had to be sacrificed, and it went to an area of the brain that shouldn't have an impact on her quality of life. While they will still have to keep a close eye on everything for a while (and probably forever), at this point, everything has happened in the best way possible.
Today I am thankful for capable doctors, caring nurses, amazing technology, and most of all for being brought up in a family that teaches me where these blessings come from and for knowing He will always be there, even at our most helpless times.
We love you Shelby and continue to pray for your speedy and full recovery.
