We have a date, and the date is good. We wanted the date to be soon (we were really hoping it wouldn’t stretch into January), but we didn’t want it to be right before Christmas (when doctors and staff might be on vacation, or distracted, or impatient).
The date is Wednesday, December 10. Enough time to get ready, but still well before Christmas. It’s a very good date. It’s the date Rachel will start healing.
We also go in early the previous Monday for pre-op appointments with the surgeon and the anesthesiologist.
I can’t thank you all enough for your responses to the blog! I’m sorry if I wasn’t able to write back to all of you, but each and every one of your messages was shared and enjoyed together. Your love and support means the world to all of us! There is no better way for Rachel to go into surgery than surrounded by love.
“This is the date Rachel will start healing.”
Such a powerful, positive outlook. I will repeat it often between now and then. 15 days!
I agree Sarah. I love the way that my sweet wonderful dad stated that. It makes me feel so much better about everything that has been going on, and how it will end very soon.
-Rachel
YES!!! WE HAVE A DATE PEOPLE!!! Time to get this devil tumor OUT OF MY HEAD!!!
Sincerely, Rachel
Rachel, I’m so happy to be your cousin! You have, undoubtedly, the best outlook on this “situation”. It IS a devil tumor, indeed, and it will be GONE, thanks to the marvels of modern medicine that God has made possible, and the prayers of those who love you! I will recruit a prayer team in San Antonio, so if you have a craving for tacos on December 15 just know that we’ve probably thrown that in, too!
My granddaughter, Camille, is also an 8th grader this year, so she will be praying too. Camille is into HEAVY gymnastics, so we pray for her constantly! Triple back flips with a twist –sends me into hiding.
I think your “hair plan” is outstanding. You GO Girl!
Much love, Becky
I’ve been researching this, and this is a video that should explain exactly what will happen…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zKDQfVbWqc
Please know that the Dobson family is with Rachael in spirit and thought We will continue to pray for her and focus on the positive thoughts of healing.
It is great to have a date and begin healing! Judy and I pray–out loud–for Rachel every single day! We know this will be the beginning of a healthy Rachel. Can’t wait to pray for Rachel at church this Sunday. And many prayers for comfort and calm for Karen and Bruce, this has been so hard to see your beautiful child under such difficulty. Please know there are so many people praying for you, too. Much love.