Well, there's good news and some 'maybe' news. Sofia's primary neurosurgeon came in earlier this evening. The good news is that there will be no need to reopen the original surgery site in order to repair a hole in the fascia (sp?). The 'maybe' news is that she may still need to have a shunt installed tomorrow afternoon thus lessening the fluid's pressure and allowing the surgical site to continue to heal. One determining factor will be what the pressure measured by tomorrow morning's lumbar puncture will be. Today's was 19 with 20 becoming critical. Since today's pressure was 'borderline', tomorrow's pressure measurement will either lead the team either toward or away from surgery tomorrow afternoon--with the former being a distinct possibility.
Sofia continues to quietly speak in amazed tones about the differences in our plans and God's.
She requests that we all please pray that God's will will be done about the shunt because she does not know what is best. Also, the mere thought of having another lumbar puncture brings tears to her eyes because today's was so painful, so please pray about that too. We thank you all for being a part of her treatment team as you pray for her continued healing. That knowledge gives her much peace. She is really grateful not to be alone and to have you all to think about as well as her medical 'business'.
Good night, and I'll update you when there's more known. She just said, "Keep praising the Lord 'cuz he is good." And then she gave a big sigh. She is a blessing to be around! And, I am grateful to be here.
Grace and peace,
Sue
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