Saturday, October 20, 2007
Saturday October 20, 2007 9:30 p.m.
Hi, We are Mikayla's grandparents, Butch and Elsie Wygant. I am setting up this web site for Chris and Sasha as a convenient way to reach many of their friends and family. Some of you know the events of the past two days and many do not. Chris sent an e-mail this afternoon ,so to some it will be a repeat. He explains everything better than I, but I will do my best. Mikayla, their 5 year old, second daughter, has been having headaches off and on the last 2 months, and has tilted her head slightly to the right. She has vomited 3 times this past week so Chris ordered a CT scan for yesterday the 19th at the Kendallville hospital, they then had an MRI at Lutheran Hospital, from there they went directly to Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis. Today she had 3 MRI tests, (4 hours), She has a 3.2 cm tumor at the back section of her brain. (about the size of a golf ball) They met with neurosurgeons last night and the surgeons will determine what plan of action they will take, hopefully they will talk to Chris and Sasha yet tonight or early tomorrow. At this time she is being prepared for surgery on Monday . As we visited with her today, she was her usual bright and cheery self, very inquisitive, she wants all the details of what the nurses and doctors are doing, and what each procedure means. We feel that her strong willed personality will be a positive throughout these next days and months. She has a way of charming everyone in her presence and can put a smile on our face even in the midst of our sadness. At this time we are asking for prayer support , we trust that the tumor can be removed successfully and that it not be malignant. We ask for calmness and guidance for Chris and Sasha and their family. Grace and Jacob are currently with Chris's parents, Bill and Marcia. Grace (7 yrs) is having a difficult time. It's hard to believe I am even writing this, but many have faced this challenge, as we witnessed today at Riley. With our continued faith and God's grace we will continue through this difficult time. Either Sasha, Chris or I will continue with updates. Thanks for caring and your prayers. Elsie and Butch
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Chris & Sasha
As I read your e-mail and the new blog account my heart crys for the fear, pain, and uncertainties you must feel. I have set with other moms and dads as they faced such news and the reaction is always the same. What I can write at this time is that the same God who created Mikayla has a plan and he is faithful and just to carry out that plan. I pray today for peace and the presence of God's loving hand on you. My gut feeling is to rush to you hug you and not leave your sight helping in any way possible. As you and I know that is not doable but what is doable is to pray daily for Gods power to be placed on and over your family. I will keep in touch and check often on the progress. Debi Terrell
God never gives us more than we can handle. Sometimes we feel that he has tested us to the limit, but you have been strong, with a positive faith. You two are amazing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs to precious Mikayla. Let us know if you need anything.
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