Just a quick update on Marcy, Mark and the Kids. Today (in fact, possibly right now) Marcy is having her second angiogram. An angiogram is an imaging technique that allows doctors to see what is happening within arteries and veins. Obviously, they will be looking at the arteries in Marcy's brain where the bleed has occurred. After viewing the results of the angiogram, the doctors will make a treatment plan. If the results are what they are expecting (to see a small bleed) then a neurosugeon will operate on Marcy tomorrow and insert a clip onto the damaged artery.
Neurosurgery is always serious and risky, but this procedure has been successfully used for some time now. The neurosugeons at the U of U Hospital are excellent and have preformed this surgery hundreds of times.
Mark stopped by our house last night, and the great news he shared was that the doctors think that Marcy might be home by Halloween. Wouldn't that be wonderful for her! She'll still have some significant recovering to do, and she'll need our help even more, but I know how much she is missing her children. When Mark stopped by last night, Bennion was already asleep, but Kyle was still awake and reading (as an aside, I have to tell you that Kyle is the most voracious reader I've ever seen-he just loves books and can hardly put them down once he starts reading. I'm hoping that some of his love of reading will rub off onto my kids!). I wish everyone could have seen the faces of Kyle and Mark when they saw each other--I tear up just thinking about it.
Mark wrapped Kyle up in a big hug and just held on for quite awhile, and then he reassured Kyle that Marcy is doing great. Mark is such a great dad! It was sweet to see these two guys together.
I just talked with Ellen. She and I are both doing great with the kids--they are all happy, fun, but also missing mom.
I'll be sending an email out later today to all who have begged to know how they can help. I'll list all of the different places where help both now and later is needed.
And, I'll write again when we know more!
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9 comments:
So glad to keep getting good news. Thanks Amy for all your efforts to keep us all so well informed. Marcy, hang in there - home by Halloween? That is great! I wish I could come trick or treating. I love you and you are constantly in my thoughts. I am glad to hear you doing so well I would have expected nothing less. You go girl!!!!!
What a relief to hear that things are going well. I hope you can be home by Halloween Marcy cause I know how happy that would make you and your kids! Ian talked to Austin yesterday at scouts and asked about you. I explained a little to Ian about what was happening and he got teary eyed over it. I know he misses living next door to you guys and has said his own little prayers on your behalf. Well, I hope everything goes well today. I am thinking about you every day :)
Yay, home by Halloween! A good goal to have in front of you. Marcy, I think this may just be the first Halloween in at least 6 years you won't be helping with a classroom Halloween party. Perhaps we could bring Halloween Bingo and some sugar cookies to decorate over to the house, you won't feel like you're missing anything:)
We look forward to more good news.
XO
Michele, Eric, Erica, Jack, Hank & Molly Thompson
Marcy, we are so glad to hear you are doing so well. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug, Kirstin and the Park boys....
Marci and family we wanted to let you know we are thinking about you all. We are glad to hear that you are doing better each day Marcy. I have always been amazed at you and your family. We are grateful for the blog so we can see how you are doing.
The Plumb Family
Marcy, I have been thinking about you all week. I am so happy to hear how well you are doing. You are such an amazing, strong person. I am not surprised at how well you are doing. I too hope you can be home for Halloween with your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love,
Lisa, Mike and our girls
Marcy,the kids informed me of the circumstances,stay positive.We are all pulling for you! Love Hair
I've been away from MV2 so long! Marcy was my young women's leader oh so long ago. I was surprised to hear what had happened and am so glad to know what's going on. Marcy, I LOVE YOUR GUTS! and know that if anyone can get through this, it's you. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
We've been out of town for 8 days and I'm so saddened by all this news! But it sounds like things are going well considering the circumstances. Please, Please, Please let us know what we can do to help Marcy and her family. I'd love to do something with the Activity Day girls to serve the Jenkins! Thank you for keeping us updated and taking such good care of her children! We love you Marcy and family! We will keep you in our thoughts prayers!
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