The beeper went off around 4:30--- and Jeff and I knew it was going to be really good or bad-- it seemed to early to be done-- We went to a room and was met by the nurse liaison who was also beeped-- She quickly tried to help ease our worries-- She went to see why we were beeped-- When she came back she found out Dr. LaQ- had to call a neurosurgeon in to help with some small areas on the nerves of the spine-- we had to sign a consent form for that--
All is finished now, the tumor is out and they are closing him up to get ready to be transported to PICU across the street-- I will ride in the ambulance with him AND JEFF WILL WALK ACROSS TO MEET US-
So, from what we can tell the surgery went well-- and we hope and pray that he does not have any paralysis from the area on the spine-as there always is a remote chance according to the doctor- It is still going to be a long road for recovery but we were prepared for a 8-12 hour time frame and it turned out to be much less- We will update later--
Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers-- we still need them-
GO STEEL FAB!
Go Grier Go Magnets are Here!
Before 3F8
After 3F8
30 minutes later
Free Money for Go Grier Go!.. just by shopping online!!
Grier leaving NY-pres and going back to MSKCC
www.cornellpediatrics.org-- Great hospital!
Grier going for a ride in the ambulance across the street
just transporting-- not an emergency!
Grier patiently waiting surgery to remove tumor
Monday 10/29/07
Go Grier Go Picnic in the Park
Thanks to everyone that helped!!!
On the way to NYC!
Grier at the "new" clinic at CMC
Playing with the doctors and nurses 10/19/07
Some of our team at the Hopebuilders 5k
HOPE IS GOOD!!
Supersib- GRACE
SuperSib-- HAYES
Grier and his Wonder Pets fly boat cake!
I am 3!
Grier & Grace at Covenant
Grier & Pat
Go Grier Go!
Jack and Charlie wearing Go Grier Go T's
25 comments:
Dear Amy and Jeff,
I just wrote on the CB website too, but I know Grier Christenbury has too many baseball games in his future. We will pray specifically for no paralysis and hope that his time in the PICU is restful and without any hiccups. Love to you all and thank you, thank you for the updates. Nancy
We will continue praying. You have not left our hearts all day and will stay there. Give Grier a kiss.
We love you,
The Paine's
Amy and Jeff,
I have been praying for Grier and the two of you all day. Last night I requested prayer from my bible study group and youth group, and my mom requested prayer from the church.I just got home from work and read the blog. It sounds like everything went well with the surgery. Praise God! Let me know if there is anything I can do for you and Jeff. You know, Kyle is just a phone call away and just a train ride away from you all. I will continue to pray that there is no paralysis, that they got all the tumor, and that Grier has a peaceful recovery. I hope you and Jeff are able to get some rest. I will keep checking the blog for updates....and there's always Kristie! I love all of you!! Debbie
Amy and Jeff,
So glad the surgery is over and that it was much quicker than anticipated. We will pray that Grier is not paralyzed and for healing to take place.
Troy
Amy and Jeff
So glad to hear the operation is over and that it took less time than anticipated. I think that is a good sign. Hope you and Jeff will get some much needed rest while Grier is in PICU. You will need more strength to get thru the recovery period. Our prayers continue to surround all of you.
Love and hugs,
Gina
Amy & Jeff,
I know this was THE LONGEST day of your life and we are so thankful if is now almost behind you and seems to have gone well! We have thought about you so often and especially today as I know how helpless you feel just waiting and praying. I know you will be relieved to see Grier, give him a big kiss and just sit with him.
We hope and pray Grier's recovery will go as smooth and quick as his surgery.
Much love and many prayers are sent your way.
LeAnn Sommerkamp
Amy and Jeff,
We have thought about you all day, and with Henry and Parker home from school the blog has been checked three times as much. THANKS for keeping us all posted--you have been so dear to do that. SO GLAD the surgery is over. We will pray for a FULL recovery for Grier. Susan, Henry, Aubrey, Parker, and John
Amy,
So glad the surgery went quicker than expected. Grier will be on our minds non-stop until we know there is no paralysis and the tumor is completely gone. What a blessing that a neurosurgeon was readily available to fill in where needed! We are thinking of you all this evening as you head to recovery...hopeful that Grier will wake happy and healthy!!
Thank you for allowing us to share this day with you...our love surrounds you and our hearts remain focussed on Grier's healing road ahead!
Love & Prayers...
Dina
We are all praying hard for all of your sweet family. So so glad this surgery is over and was so much quicker. Hope you all get some rest tonight. Sending you prayers from the four of us.
The Pringles
What great news! We are so happy that today seemed to have gone well. We will continue to pray for Grier and for the two of you to have the strenghth and courage for this next journey. We are looking forward to seeing you back on Jameston Drive! We miss all of you.
Love and Hugs---
Sally, Pete and Molly Brown
I knew good news was forthcoming --I just know that faster surgery means faster recovery! So many people prayed for you, Jeff, and Grier all day that we all knew God was with you and was holding Grier in His hands during surgery.
Now our prayers will turn to the recovery room tonight and over the next weeks. Hope you'll be able to be with him in recovery -- seeing his beautiful face will make your hearts sing!
I too have checked the blog all day long and will continue to do so as long as you blog. You have ministered to all of us and I thank you for that. We're here to do whatever you need -- just put out the word!
Grace, peace, love, and prayers tonight to you and your family and especially the little baseball guy.
Love to you all,
Betty G
Praise the Lord! I am so happy to hear that the tumor has been removed and that Grier's surgery was fewer hours than had been anticipated. Grier has not left my heart's mind once today, as can be said for so many lifting you all up in prayer. I am moved beyond words to know your little warrior made it safely out of surgery. We won't stop praying. We love you all very much!
Love
Anne Steppe
THIS DAY IS FILLED WITH PRAYERS AND TOMORROW WILL BE TOO. WE ARE GLAD YOU HAVE REACHED THIS PART IN LITTLE GRIER'S RECOVERING AND WE CONTINUE TO WALK THIS WITH YOU. OUR PRAYERS CONTINUE.
SANDRA EUBANKS
Dear Amy and Jeff,
You have been in my thoughts and prayers all day and we have anxiously awaited news this afternoon. We prayed yesterday in Sunday School for your family, for your faith, for the medical team, and for those who will care for all of you while you are far from home. God bless you all for your strength and faith. You will stay in our prayers! Love in Christ, Robin, Mike, Morgan and Ian Goodson
We have been checking the website all day to see how things have been going and were delighted to see surgery was quicker than expected and went well. We will continue to lift our prayers as you enter the recovery process.
The Bradley's
Thank you for your updates Amy. There are so many people pulling for you-cyberspace was busy today. My sister worked on the 7th floor/ pediatrics of New York Hospital/Cornell for many years and she thought very highly of the nurses/doctors who healed kids from all over the world...you will be in good hands! I hope you will be able to get some rest, though I know that is very challenging in the hospital.
Thinking of you!
God Bless,
Madeline
Thank you Lord! I am so glad the surgery was successful and I hope he is resting peacefully.
Lesley
What a journey you are on. My heart has been aching all day waiting to hear what is happening. We will continue our prayers for an amazing recovery for that little fighter. We will continue to pray for strength for you and Jeff. And we will pray for sweet Grace and our buddy Hayes for them to have patience and understanding of this crazy journey God has choosen. Take care and know that you are in our every thought. The Stack Family
Amy and Jeff,
I wrote the last blog while too much was going on around here. We had painters at the house, two play dates, fighting siblings and a parent walk in to pick up one of the children. (Probably not the best time to be blogging.) I was anxious and excited to find out how surgery was going though. I now have everyone in bed and am having a little quiet time. I am so glad that the surgery went quickly and smoothly and that y’all are in recovery. You have not left my thoughts all day and I will continue to pray for healing and strength for precious little Grier. I hope you and Jeff will be able to get some rest at some point tonight.
Love you all,
Troy
Tons of thoughts and prayers for all of you have filled our home and will continue. Go Grier Go!
Ashley Wise and Family
So glad you felt peaceful today... you were certainly being lifted way, way up in prayer. I continue to hold all 5 of you in my prayers, and will specifically ask for no paralysis, no infection, and lots of rest for you all. And more peace. Thanks so much for updates...it helps know what to ask God for! Am so grateful this surgery is over & went relatively quickly, and now you can focus on healing. The Pedigos
Dear Amy and Jeff,
We are all praying for you guys, specifically for no spinal complications and a quick recovery.
We've been keeping you all in our prayers over the past months and look forward to seeing Grier run up and down the hall in the rec. wing.
We'll stay posted.
The Gourleys
Amy,
I didn't get to check the blog until now but you have all (in NY and Charlotte) been in my thoughts today. I had a Medical Terminology test AND a Nursing quiz today so I am afraid that 12:00 came and went. I was in the middle of a study group when my brain started working again...we all stopped what we were doing and each said our own prayer to keep Grier safe, steady the surgeon's hand and to have peace and love surround you all.
Love,
Frances
THANK YOU LORD!!! I was so happy that the surgery would be today..I think it is hard to wait for weeks or months...and I am SOOO glad that the surgery was over by 5:00. It has been a joy tonight to call pray-ers and tell them the news...and to specifically ask for prayers regarding the spinal cord.
Bless you and Jeff, dear Amy. Your faith and stamina amaze me. I am HOPEFUL for a full recovery and great days ahead (though I will continue to offer prayers often each day!).
Love, Julie Babb
PS - I continue to pray for Hayes, 'Gwace Cwistenbury' and your mom too!
Dear Jeff and Amy,
Day by day, little by little, we pray that Grier will continue to win this long, too long of a battle with this horrible disease.
The littlest progress is still progress and we join with so many others to sing to the love of God and His power over that which steals life and joy.
Go Grier, Go.
Go God, Go.
Go swiftly and gently over his precious life with mending hands and healing whispers.
In His precious name,
Drew, Nibal, Elias, Moussa and Leila
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