It is Friday! A week has passed!

I sit today in awe that it has only been a week since we were in the doctor's office with no reason after all the blood tests for Josh's double vision and headaches. Wowowowow what a week!

First of all he is in room 3006 if you want to send an ecard. Also I know some of you would like more in depth details - but you know I will work on it but sometimes I feel like I am watching a movie and then realize I am in it. I can't think of the movie but the old Christmas classic where he watches his family after they die - George is the man I think. Whew!

Okay, Josh has a about a quarter size tumor (which is just a growth, our surgeon will not say cancerous - because that just been abnormal growth and what growth is not abnormal) on the top of his brain stem on his pineal gland which is in charge of the eyesight. There is some swelling of ventricles and the tumor is on the part where the spinal fluid would drain into the spine. The tumor is blocking that so his brain is swelling with the fluid. The surgery Tuesday - we are assuming am will completely remove the tumor - there are not fingers reaching out and then the swelling will go done.

We are having a nuerological study started today - it will give the doctors a base to see if there is any damage after surgery, or if this was a normal behavior. In addition we have an opthemologist - forgive all the misspelling - coming in today to make sure that the waiting will not damage his eyes.

Recovering after surgery - looks as though he will be in ICU for the first night - Tuesday - and then back to our room for the rest of the recovery. We are decorating his room Christmas now. He could be released as quickly as 4 to 5 days after depending on how he is doing.

Do I know the percentage of success in this surgery - no I don't and I don't think I am going to ask - because you know what it is not an option. Call it blind faith, but we are trusting in our Holy God who is the almighty surgeon and physician. Josh is assured he is going to live through it so why should this mom doubt him.

Josh's biggest disappointment - he can't play basketball this season - although we shall see if he just can't come and hang for a while - he probably won't have the energy to play - but you know what - God is in control!!!!

Josh's biggest accomplishment - he talked mom into buying him a Ninentido DS Lite today and three new games - so Danna and Kaitlynn watch out we have more.

My mom, Loretta and I hit Fred Meyer not much after 6 this morning. Got some clothes for all and supplemental what our dear friends packed us. I will always find an excuse to shop. Bought decorations for the room, now that we get to come back that will be awesome. Also some games and toys for the weekend as it will be a long one. But having the Grandmas and Grandpa here is a blessing.

I have laundry going now - and we are just hanging in the room waiting for the specialist to show up for the testing.

I need to work on sub plans and get that typed up today or tomorrow! That is about it for the Henry's - but we sure feel your prayers wrapping around us - you are a blessing.

The Hanging Henrys
Bruce, Lori, Josh and Sarah