Out of surgery!

It took 3 hours and right after I posted the last note, my Dad called to say she was out! She is in ICU and we will see how she is tomorrow. THank you.

She's in surgery!

Hi there! Dara went in to surgery about 6pm California time. Art said she was in the "zone" which means she was ready to go and fight for her recovery! She is such a strong and amazing person. So far she has been in the surgery for almost 3 hours and we are anxiously awaiting her arrival to ICU. We will let everyone know when she is out of surgery. All our love, michelle

Back in for Surgery!

Hello dear friends and family! Today is declared a "DARA prayer DAY!" The doctors (her original surgeons from San Diego) came in to tell her this morning they are going to get her in surgery this evening/early morning for another surgery. They are going into the same incision site and she will come out with the head dressing and will be in ICU. There is another chance for facial paralysis. Please join in prayer for her today and for the Lord's hand to be upon the doctors during surgery. Here is the scoop:

The initital "fatty deposit" from her hip was inserted in her skull area after the tumor was removed so that it would replace the matter. They said that when she first "sprang a leak" of CSF after the first surgery, it caused the meningitis and for the fatty deposit to break down. From the last MRI taken this week - it showed the fat deposit has doubled in size bc it is breaking down and is causing the "chemical meningitis" and swelling and sickness. They are going to go into her same incision, remove the fat, take some from her other hip and replace it again.

Art is heading down to San Diego today and will be with her during surgery. Other family is with the kids and Aunt cathy comes to help wed/thur before Jules gets there on Friday. Mom will be out of school and will be heading that way soon, followed by me!

Thank you for your prayers and thoughts! We are blessed by your friendship.
michelle