Surgery 7/22/09

Isaac had his MRI's yesterday. We went to the neurosurgeon after to have his shunt turned back on, the magnet in the MRI turns his programable shunt off. While in the office the surgeon came in and told us that Isaac needs 2 surgerys. The first on which will be on the 22nd at 7:30 will be on his spine, to remove scare tissue. This is called unteathering his spinal cord. This surgery will be very long as the surgon has to place sensers on all his nerves so he can monitor what is being cut, so that he doesnt cause life altering damage. He will be in the hospital 4-5 days if all goes well. He did explain that there is a risk of spinal fluid leaking which increases his chance of infection and meningitis. Also a chance this could paralize him. The second surgery will be 3 months after this one. This on will be the same as little makenzies. They will go in and remover part of the skull, brain stem and spine, to releve the pressure from the brain stem dropping into the spinal canal.
Isaac is having a hard time with these surgerys. Yesterday on the way to the hospital he told me he was done with surgery and didnt want to do anymore. so please pray for him. This is alot for a 7 year old to go threw. These will be Isaacs 10th and 11th surgery. Please also pray for my husband and I. We also are having a hard time this go around. It breaks our hearts to watch our little ones have to indure so much, This will be the 17th and 18th surgery we have went threw with our little ones. They are such special children of God, I know God is awsome and will provide and heal them. I also ask that you pray for there big brother Brent, as he to can feel the tenson and stress and is worried about his brother.
I would like to thank all who read this and pray for my family. I would like to say a BIG thank you to wellspring Baptist church for all your love and support. We appreciate you all so much and you have been a huge support for us.

UPDATE on Roberts mom,
She is still in the hospital and holding on. The Dr. said it will be anytime now. They have moved her out of ICU and put her on comfort measures only. Her vitals are weak. She wakes up from time to time to see who is with her. Please keep her family in your prayers as well.