Good Evening again Team!
Another long day for the Birtch Family however they are staying positive. Many of you have reached out in some way and I am positive this means so much to the family. Not the way we want to be reminded that we are surrounded by some pretty amazing people but I am thankful to witness the support.
Currently the pathology report has not come back. As I mentioned in the last email, the mass will still need to be removed regardless of the report. The Neurosurgeon was able to meet with the family. FIRST WORDS OUT OF HIS MOUTH, "Man, you all know a lot of people. I have people calling me left and right asking about Hope" From Jill: With that being said, he rearranged his schedule and bumped her surgery to Wednesday Morning... I guess it really is about who you know"!!!
Hope is very ready to go home and very thankful for the move to Wednesday. With the surgery being moved to Wednesday, there is a chance she may make it home for Christmas and well, we know the power of staying positive. This is in no way the end to her recovery but it is a step forward. The surgery will take about 8 hours plus the prep and recovery time. Wednesday will be an especially long day for the whole family. The Neurologist will be in to consult tomorrow (and expected to have more information). Scary situations all around made a little more tolerable by those supporting them...and their strong faith.
As you know Jamie and Jill have a son (John) who is somewhat aware of the situation. Family has been staying with him and Jill and Jamie have taken turns at points to run home, clean up and spend time with their son. Hope is still pretty tired, understandably and is able to read messages, respond to some and watch some tv programs. Again her energy is limited and it may be a bit before she responds to friends. BUT then again this is Hope and I am sure doing more than any human should at this point.
I will continue to send updates as I have them or at the end of the day. Trina Wise said it may be a good idea to start a prayer chain for the family that covers the entire day on Wednesday. Please let us know who is interested.
Again, if any players, families need ANYTHING feel free to text or email ANYTIME. I appreciate all of you and the family is "truly humbled and so incredibly appreciative of all the love, support and prayers. We feel them and they are keeping us going"
WE HAVE HOPE!
Thank you all,
Coach
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