5:04pm ET: Surgery still going...
During his pre-op visit, the surgeon, Dr. Robertson, explained that the tumor's location was close to or likely even intertwined with a bundle of small nerves near the intersection of Edward's neck and left shoulder. He let us know that often when a tumor is resected from that area that the resultant nerve damage could cause Horner's Syndrome.
We just received word from the OR that the tumor is not attached to that those nerves and thus Horner's Syndrome will likely not result. However, the tumor is apparently wrapped around some nerves to his left arm and that the surgeon is taking his time to make sure to avoid damaging those nerve structures. Looks like the operation will be longer than expected but that the procedure is still going well. We should have another update in another hour or so.
Thanks for your continued prayers, especially at this time.
Comments (18)
Praise to the Great Physician = I will keep praying
Praying!! Thank you, Emilie, for the update. Love you!
Please keep the updates coming.
Dear Father, please continue guiding the surgeon's hands as he works to help restore this precious little one to full health. Amen
Continuing to pray! Thank you so much for the update. I love you all!!!
Dear Great Physician, guide the hands of your servant just now.. Guide the anesthesiologist and nurses and technicians in Jesus name.
Continuing to pray.
Praying!!
Thank you so much for the updates. We are praying for the surgeon and the family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers!!
Our prayers continue to rise to our gracious Heavenly Father. Thank You for the update Emilie.
Thanks for the update. We are praying!
Praying!
We are continuing to pray for Edward and for the family as well!!! Lots of love and hugs coming your way!!!
Pastor Kameron, your Avon Park SDA Church Family is praying for little Edward!! Thanks for thpe update!!
Thanks so much for the updates, and pictures, they are great, praying for you all
Praise the Lord that little Edward is out of surgery and having cuddles from his family once again. A real answer to all the prayers around the globe. How great is our God! We hug you all from Down Under!
Have prayed for Edward this morning, as well as both of you parents. I hope Edward slept peacefully during the night, and that you, Emilie, were able to get some much needed rest. Kameron, I so appreciate the trust you and Emilie have in God's leading in all of this. Love you all. Mom