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No matter how many times I chew on the words, I can't get them to taste right. My husband has a brain tumor. My husband has a brain tumor. My husband has a brain tumor. The most powerful five words I have said since I proudly said, "I, Kimberly take you, Steven." It's amazing how your entire life can be changed with five simple words. We don't have very many answers yet, but what we do know is this- it's going to be a long war, but we are both prepared to fight. I'm going to follow Steven everywhere and tend to his every, single need. My husband is my life, and I married him for better or for worse, in sickness and in health. I'm going to stay strong through this. The doctors say I shouldn't baby him, and that I need to treat him just like I always did. He needs to keep his attitude positive, and his will must be strong. So I'm asking all of you- whenever you see him, act just as you normally would. You can ask him how he's feeling, and you can acknowledge this terrible reality, but understand that it is important to maintain as much normality as possible for as long as we can. God uses everything for His greater good. I will not let this make me bitter. I want each of you who reads this to please, please count your blessings and to be thankful for each one of them. Seize each and every day and hug those you love as much as possible.
I think it goes without saying, but understand I am not going to be very available. We're going to be in and out of hospitals and specialists, and for the better part of January (I presume), the kids and I will be staying as close to the hospital as possible while Steven has surgery and recovers. It may be longer if the rehab facility is located near the hospital. I appreciate everyone's support, love, and prayers. The doctors want me to close our circle as much as possible and to rid our lives of as much "clutter" as I can. He thinks both Steven and I should put work and social lives on the back burner and spend much time together, and put all of our energy into following each doctor's every single medical command. I am not going to be teaching next semester, and most of you will probably receive text message and internet updates. Please don't take it as impersonal, just understand that I am completely dedicated to my husband and to making the quality of our life as wonderful as it can be. Please keep us in your prayers, and thank you for being part of this battle that we are committed to being victorious in.
I think it goes without saying, but understand I am not going to be very available. We're going to be in and out of hospitals and specialists, and for the better part of January (I presume), the kids and I will be staying as close to the hospital as possible while Steven has surgery and recovers. It may be longer if the rehab facility is located near the hospital. I appreciate everyone's support, love, and prayers. The doctors want me to close our circle as much as possible and to rid our lives of as much "clutter" as I can. He thinks both Steven and I should put work and social lives on the back burner and spend much time together, and put all of our energy into following each doctor's every single medical command. I am not going to be teaching next semester, and most of you will probably receive text message and internet updates. Please don't take it as impersonal, just understand that I am completely dedicated to my husband and to making the quality of our life as wonderful as it can be. Please keep us in your prayers, and thank you for being part of this battle that we are committed to being victorious in.