Update

Gretchen, seeing Gage after surgery

Receiving the news. THE TUMOR IS GONE!!!

Gage conquered his 12 hour surgery yesterday, resulting in 100% removal of the tumor. 

Let's just read that sentence again.

I know, right?!

After the first grueling 8 hours, the surgeons took Gage to the MRI room with fingers crossed, hoping they got all of the tumor. Unfortunately the MRI showed that they had only scratched the surface, removing a measly half. The good side to it was the surgeon now knew the exact location of the tumor and the best way to attack and remove it. So, at that time they took Gage back into surgery for another 4 hours. During this tedious surgery the tumor reared it's ugly head, swelling up like a mushroom. With some precise cuts the surgeon extracted the whole tumor, giving Gage back his life and back to his loving parents.

Gretchen and Troy are beyond relieved, as is palpable by the above photos. The outpour of love, concern, well-wishes and genuine compassion has fueled their hospital stay. Gretchen told me today through exhausted eyes that she feels at peace and comforted. Troy is still in shock with the success of the surgery and the speediness of the recovery. Words cannot contain their gratitude for the healing power and divine love invested in Gage. We have felt your thoughts. We have seen your prayers in action. And we have been ridiculously blessed.

And then there's Gage: our jokester with a heart the size of the Atlantic. He is slowly waking up from the anesthesia. His nurses are removing IV's and tubes making Gage more comfortable. And although he still hurts, through a growling voice and uncomfortable eyes he lets us know how he his feeling, even if it is to say, "You're stupid, mommy."  or "Get me out of here."

Gage will have another week in the hospital to continue recovering. And then months of occupational and physical therapy to repair the damage brain surgery brings. This road may be a bit longer and somewhat bumpier but we have no doubt that Gage will conquer it.

He is, after all, a super hero.

Thank you, again, for your continued prayers, sincere concern and generous donations to this little family.
You have changed their lives.