The surgery went well past the anticipated length - over six hours. But praise God, things went very well. The doctor said he removed everything he wanted to (that's good) and he tested the right side of the bile ducts and liver for cancer - all negative (that's even better). So prayers have been answered and Russ is in recovery. The doctor removed some lymph nodes to test for cancer - we have to wait for the results on that. While no one knows for sure yet if the cancer is 100% removed, all in all it has been a good day. We will post more when we have more technical information. Please continue to pray for recovery and healing for Russ.
Since Russ will be in ICU for a few days, only family is allowed to visit - we will let you know if that changes. Also, we would like to ask that no one call the hospital room. If Russ is there alone, it is just too hard for him to be answering the phone. If you have any questions please call Ashley or me (Luke). Please leave your words of encouragement and prayers as comments on the blog. Russ will eventually get to read all of them. Thank you.
12 comments:
God is good! I am thrilled to hear that things have gone well! I will keep praying!
Praise be to God! Jer 29:11 says, "I know the plans I have for you..." He knows the plans he has for you, Russ!! Glad to know that you are resting and recovering!
We've been praying and checking the blog for updates all day. We will continue to pray and thank God for how today has gone.
Dear Russ and Robyn,
Hooray! Thanks to God! Somehow it's trite to say, "Keep the Faith!" and "God is good at all times," but ... you should ... because He is! Praise to God through Christ for the strength He has given you to hold fast to His purposes: the salvation of our souls. There is NO god like our God: "All the days ordained for {the Bishops} were written in Your book before one of them came to be." Psalm 139:16. God was neither sloppy nor hurried when He made His plans ... a vast comfort!
May He speed your recovery, further strengthen your faith and family, and continue to magnify His Name!
-- Melissa C. from Surrey
Praise God Russ!
Miss you guys-Thankful that our great & awesome God is bigger than even this!
Blessings to you, Robyn & Cody
Dave Buchan & Family
Whoo! Hoo! What fantastic news!
Praise the Lord for the good news.
Lola
We are so excited to hear the great news! While praying this morning for the surgery God gave me these words of hope....The Lord is their strength and He is a saving defense to his anointed!(Psallm 28:8) He saves spiritual lives and physical ones too!! Praise God!!!!
We love you guys.
Dave, Georgina, Andrea and Matthew
Awesome news!
Good morning. What an exausting and long day yesterday, but it was well worth it! I'm so happy to hear the drs. report. What an awesome God we serve. I'm praying for strength and perseverance to get you through the next couple of days... you will be home soon, yea!Love ya!
That's awesome news!
Hang in there Russ, our prayers are with you!
--Dave and Kathy Corbin and family
Praise God the surgery went well! I will keep praying for continued healing and strength.
Love you guys,
Cindy R.
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