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| In the Wisconsin Dells for a mini getaway. From left to right: Sister Jenny, Cousin Loni, Cousin Jess |
On Friday she was driving to work, no different than any other day, when she went into a seizure. Somehow she managed to hit nothing but the barrier on the side of the expressway and by that time it was estimated she was only going around 30 miles per hour. Though her car had a few scratches, Jess had not a one.
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| Hanging out in a corn maze. Left to right: Cousin Loni, Cousin Jess, Sister Jenny |
After the car was towed Jess's mom went to get her and take her home. But she didn't feel quite right so they took her to the ER instead. A CT scan revealed a mass on her brain.
Then it wasn't a mass. Maybe it was just swelling and/or bleeding. Then it was a mass. She spent the whole weekend in testing trying to get answers, looking all together perfectly healthy, except whatever was hidden in her brain.
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| Jess and her sister Loni in the Wisconsin Dells |
So there's a crap load more tests being done today and her surgery is scheduled for Thursday, though what that entails is still undetermined.
But Jess is optimistic, as are we all. She is an altogether healthy, beautiful, wonderful person who deserves to kick this thing in the ass.
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| Less than a week before the accident. We helped to rake elderly people's yards. That's Jess talking to the owner. |
So I just ask that you send her wishes, prayers, thoughts, whatever it is you do for someone who needs that little extra help.
I'll let you know how her recovery is going after the operation on Thursday. Till then I might not be around much.
There's a wonderful, important person that needs my attention.
Sending them your way!
ReplyDeleteSending out positive thoughts into the universe wishing the best for your cousin, your families, and you :)
ReplyDeleteSending positive thoughts your way. She'll be fine especially because she has a great support system.
ReplyDeleteMy dad had a brain tumor five years ago. It was the scariest moment of my life, but five years later he is happy and healthy and loves to tell people that part of his head is titanium. Right now it seems terrifying but medicine and technology today are amazing.
If you want to talk to someone who has been through this you have my email :)
My gut feeling says that she is going to pull out of it :-)
ReplyDeleteSo keep smiling and be with her.
Awww. I'm so sorry! That must be so scary! Medical advances lately have been so beyond amazing, though. Even if it is bad, they'll get her through it. I wish you all the best getting through this, too! My prayers are with you both.
ReplyDeleteThank you all so much! It is really good to hear about success stories and to know she has so many people pulling for her.
ReplyDeleteTHat's so horrible. My thoughts and wishes are with her, you and your family. I hope she makes a quick recovery xx
ReplyDeleteSending you good thoughts and prayers!!
ReplyDeleteThanks DRC and Stephanie!
ReplyDeleteSending all my best wishes, prayers and positive energy. Best of luck. Keep us posted and we'll keep praying there is good news.
ReplyDeleteYou've got it. I'm praying!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you guys!
ReplyDeleteThank you thank you thank you.
ReplyDeletePraying for her! Looks like she has lots of wonderful people surrounding her. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, Kelley, I'm sending my best thoughts for both Jess and you. I'll keep both of you in my heart, too, as I go through my days and nights.
ReplyDeletePraying for quick and stress-free healing for your cousin.
ReplyDelete*hugs* Sending my prayers, too. For both of you.
ReplyDeleteThank you all! It means SO much!
ReplyDeleteKelley--that is terrible. I'm glad it wasn't worse. Multiple prayers coming up for both of you.
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