The Day after the surgery.
We sit here with great thankfulness to our Heavenly Father above who continues to give hope and grace each and every day. The surgery went well and the doctors were happy with the outcome. The tumor seemed to shrink since last weeks MRI which allowed them to cut a 2cm margin around the tumor for 3 out of the 4 points. As originally expected the area closer to the auxiliary nerve was the 1-point they needed to cut below the 2cm margin. The triceps muscle was cut and some removed which means at this time she cannot use her triceps. The Doc feels over time she will be able to use this muscle again. Jackie is feeling pain in her left arm but it is now manageable through “drugs” every 3 hours. If all goes well she hopes to come out on Sunday or at the latest Monday.
Now the big question is where do we go from here? This morning the Doctor and team who did the surgery yesterday came by the room. They went over the procedure completed a wet biopsy which did coincide with the PET scan and classified a low-grade tumor. Over the next couple of weeks they we have a full detail assessment of the tumor and make the decision if and when she will need radiation treatment. If this treatment is recommended this can be done in Bellingham and take about 5-6 weeks. As for a clean bill of heath this will take sometime which at the moment is not known.
Thanks again for taking the time to read this blog and I hope this gives us all reason to love one-another and continue to pray for all those who are suffering.
Yours in Christ,
The De Jonge’s
We sit here with great thankfulness to our Heavenly Father above who continues to give hope and grace each and every day. The surgery went well and the doctors were happy with the outcome. The tumor seemed to shrink since last weeks MRI which allowed them to cut a 2cm margin around the tumor for 3 out of the 4 points. As originally expected the area closer to the auxiliary nerve was the 1-point they needed to cut below the 2cm margin. The triceps muscle was cut and some removed which means at this time she cannot use her triceps. The Doc feels over time she will be able to use this muscle again. Jackie is feeling pain in her left arm but it is now manageable through “drugs” every 3 hours. If all goes well she hopes to come out on Sunday or at the latest Monday.
Now the big question is where do we go from here? This morning the Doctor and team who did the surgery yesterday came by the room. They went over the procedure completed a wet biopsy which did coincide with the PET scan and classified a low-grade tumor. Over the next couple of weeks they we have a full detail assessment of the tumor and make the decision if and when she will need radiation treatment. If this treatment is recommended this can be done in Bellingham and take about 5-6 weeks. As for a clean bill of heath this will take sometime which at the moment is not known.
Thanks again for taking the time to read this blog and I hope this gives us all reason to love one-another and continue to pray for all those who are suffering.
Yours in Christ,
The De Jonge’s
posted by Hendrik De Jonge | 5:00 PM
21 Comments:
We are so thankful that the surgery went well and that Jackie is in such good hands. The Lord has placed capable doctors around her and for that we praise Him. We pray that Jackie is free of pain soon and that the recovery continues to go well. Our prayers will continue to be with your family. Love, Mark and Sarah and kids
Praying with and for you. We are thankful for the good news and wish Jackie a good recovery and full restoration. Blessings to Hendrik and children in trying times. Praise Him.
Our prayers are with and for you all. May God be especially near to you during this difficult time. May He surround you and give you strength each and every day. Love Gary and Cindy and family.
We share your joy today. During our family devotions and as staff at Credo Christian High School we have remembered you before God's throne. We will continue to remember Jackie and the entire family.
God bless
Harry and Martha Moes
Hey Hendrik and Jackie
Praise God from whoom all blessings flow! Down here in Australia we have been praying non stop for you guys. Sometimes we feel so far away and yet we are so thankfull that no matter where we pray from God hear's us.
It's great reading this blogg site and seeing the wonderful support from the church family surrounding your family. Our prayers are with you both and the kids. Wish we were closer so we could help out but we will let the Canadian's look after you for a little while longer!
Love you guys heaps. With hugs and kisses Claudine and Makenzie
We rejoice with you and your family that everything has gone so well! Praying for strenghth as you recover and patience as you heal. Kolin and Sharon
What a feeling to be known to be held by Him! We are all so thankful for the great news. Praying for a full and speedy recovery for Jackie (so that she'll be her 'ol good-good self in no time!), and wish you and your family His peace in this difficult time.
Bernie & Jean.
We are so thankful that Jackie has been spared and the surgery went well. God bless you and Jackie and all the kids in the time to come. Life will never be the same for you all but God does teach us to love each other. We need a little reminder of how strong that love is to be.
love to all
Rob and Audette and kids
We are very thankful that all went well. God is indeed gracious! We pray that He will also give Jackie and all those around her all that is needed for a complete recovery. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
We are thankful that everything went well with you Jackie.
We wish you the Lord's blessing in the days ahead and much strength and patience in the time of healing.
Love to you all, Shaun, Karen and family
Jackie, Hendrick, family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It's encouraging that the medical news seems better than you had at first feared.
God bless you all and keep you in His care!
Dear Hendrik and Jackie and family,
With much thankfulness we rejoice with you in the positive news you received yesterday. We know there is still some uncertainty and we will continue to pray for the Lord to uphold and strengthen you in these trying times. How truly good it is to know that He surrounds us with His love and care. Love, Ian & Ang.
Hi Hendrik & Jackie and family,
It is with thanks that I followed the blog updates this week, especially with the more positive news that came in them. May God provide all you need as you continue from day to day, either as patient or care-giver(s).
Love, Bernice
Hendrick & Jackie and kids,
You are in our prayers everyday and we know that God's mercies are new every morning. We see His grace and mercy in your life and we are thankful with you for the surgery that went well and for the care that you continue to recieve. We wish you much strength on your road to recovery.
To Uncle Hendrik, Aunt Jackie and family
I am so glad everything went well. I was praying for you and the rest of the family and so happy to hear the positive outcome. May the LORD give you strength in the weeks ahead with decisions to make. Love you lots
Shannel
We want you both to know we have been praying for you and your family, and are thankful that He has heard the prayers of many. May the Lord continue to be with you and grant you a full recovery.
Bill & Annemarie
We are remebering you in our prayers! We acknowledge that all things come from our Heavenly Father. (Romans 8:37-39) We pray that HE will give all of you everything you need in the coming weeks.
Love Chris & Tara Borst (in good old Tassie!)
Hendrik & Jackie,
We are very thankful that the Lord has blessed the surgery. We will continue to pray for you that Jackie will make a complete recovery. But above all, we pray that you will put your trust entirely in the Lord's hands since He knows what is best for us. May you have the patience you need during this difficult time!
All the best!
John and Sheryl Bisschop
PS If you need any help with going back and forth to the doctor or whereever, please let us know!
Hendrik, Jackie and family,
Our heartfelt prayers and thanksgiving go out for you in this time of great trial. You're right, Hendrik; the Lord has a good and perfect plan for Jackie and for you all, and that remains our hope and prayer for you during the coming days.
We are so happy to learn that the tumor appears to have been dealt with and we pray for complete and total healing. May you be all be comforted by the words of the Psalmist:
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Ps. 139:13-16
You all remain in our hearts and in our prayers.
All of our love,
Brad, Margriet, Melissa, Joshua, Jesse and Bradon
Welcome home Jackie, hope you are feeling a little better. God bless you in your recouvery. Praying and thinking of you all lots and lots
love Rob and Audette and fam
We are thankful with you for the love and medical care that you have received to date, and will continue to uphold you and your family in our prayers. May God continue to strengthen and encourage both of you with His grace and presence.
Love, Bert and Ruth
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