HURRAH!!! Earl came through surgery with flying colors. Only took 5 hours instead of the expected 6-8 hrs. According to doctor, he's doing very well, will be kept in ICU tonight and maybe thru tomorrow. Did not have to remove any of the stomach. The TUMOR IS COMPLETELY OUT!!! He will have a tube down his nose until Friday, then he may be put on liquids only. He has a drain tube also, but doctor says when Earl goes home, he will have no tubes. He will have to be taught to eat all over again, kind of like a child. He will be on pills and medications for about a year and then taken completely off. He will probably have chemo and some radiation, this is expected due to the aggressvie kind of cancer. But things went amazingly well and we hope for the best.
Great suprise and gift, Reverend Cummings came in this morning, early, and has been with them all day. This was a great joy for the family due to the fact Lillian & Earl were having to go through this day by themselves. Their immediate family could not be there, so Rev. Cummings was a blessing beyond our expectations. The gifts and prayers from our church families, Lil's ETHRA families and all our family and friends have helped beyond any doubt to get us to where we are. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. Keep those prayers coming!
This is a short update, but wanted all to know Earl's doing great at this time.
This post by Lil's sister, Pat Carver
Monday, June 4, 2007
Update - Earl's Surgery - Fox Chase in PA
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PRAISE GOD!! What a wonderful Lord we serve. Good to hear everything went well in surgery. We wish him a speedy recovery and you both will be back home with family soon. Good to hear your pastor came to be with you and I know that really meant a lot to Earl. Give Earl a cousin hug and tell him we are still praying for him.
Esta & Larry
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