Switching things up...

NEWS UPDATE:

     Meg's surgery has been moved to Tuesday, April 2 at 10:30am.  Still at St. Pat's.  Dr. Brewington is making sure the surgery day is completely clear for him and that Meg & Anders can have continuity of care for recovery. 

Just to give everyone an idea of what the surgery week will probably look like for Meg...
     Monday: chillin', hanging with the fam.  Probably get out for a run.  Much of the usual...
    Tuesday: Surgery.  She should be out of surgery early evening and will be moved into Intensive Care.
     Wednesday: If all looks good, Meg could be moved that evening to a regular recovery room, but they might decide to keep her in Intensive another night.
     Thursday: Probably already is or will be moved into regular recovery room.  Maybe will try out the hospital food, I know Meg loves applesauce!
     Friday: much of the same, hoping Friday is softened peaches day.
Saturday or Sunday (maybe Monday): Go home! (Now the real treat...Anders will be cooking for her. I bet she'll miss those soft peaches...)

Meg's parents will be coming in this weekend and will get to spend a bonus Easter with her! We are wishing them smooth travels.
     Dr. & Mrs. Lerch - there are lots of offers for places to stay and vehicles to use while here, our community is here ready to support you!!

**Because I am super Blog Savvy, I don't know if it is possible to get alerts when I make a post.  Does anyone out there know how? I saw that I have a follower (awesome.) But I don't know what that means.  I will try to post every day or every other day, and of course when there is news.  Thanks!

A little news...

      As of this afternoon Meg and Anders have scheduled Meg's surgery for next Monday, April 1st here in Missoula. (This is subject to change, but is at this point most likely. :))

Here's some info that we have gotten from Dr. Brewington:
     Meg has a tumor in her left frontal lobe.  It is a large tumor. During surgery they will remove much of Meg's frontal lobe.  It is unclear whether it is cancerous or not, although it is likely, based on how it has grown and appears.
    
The positive:  
 1. The tumor has been slow growing, which is very good.
 2. If you are going to get a brain tumor, then the front left lobe is a good place to get one.  
 3. It appears to be a good (consistency?), that makes it more likely to be able to be removed.
 4. It has not thus far impacted Meg's motor skills area of the brain.
 5. Meg is young, positive, strong, and a female.
6. Meg has so many people who LOVE and support her.

   Meg is unbelievably positive and feeling good; still out for runs and at work! :)
    

* Lots of great friends have offered to start a meal train! Meg and Anders are super appreciative :)  At this point though, it is not necessary.  They have lots of family in and they are feeding them more than they can eat!  (Plus, have you ever seen Anders eat anything but baby carrots and a burger?) But thank you!!! If it gets to a point where we do want to start meals, then I will post here and we can sign up.  
     
    Please pass this blog address on to anyone who has questions or is looking for answers!! It is so hard to love someone, not want to bug them, but not have any answers.  People can also email me (Em Kendrick) if you have any questions or ideas: akendrick99 at msn. com. If you have any good pictures you want me to share send them along! 

     And a general disclaimer: I am getting info second or third hand, so I'm sure that my interpretation is not always going to be 100% accurate.  Hopefully it is helpful though. :)

                       THANK YOU FRIENDS!!!  Keep sending positive thoughts!!!!                           

Here we go...

Thanks for checking in on Meg -

As you can see today she is looking lovely in grey and a big smile. 

We will keep you posted!