Home from Hospital

Tim had been in the hospital for 3 weeks receiving intense physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Attempts were made while he was in the hospital to reduce his steroid intake from 4-2mg. As a result, he suffered 5 seizures during the second week. They quickly brought his steroid levels back up, but the damage was done (temporarily.) The side effects of swelling in his brain where the vessels attached themselves to the tumor that was removed in November began to seep. Tim experienced reduced capacity to communicate, extreme lethargy and reduced use of his right side. He was attacked with discouragement and depression at the setback.

Janice brought Tim home Tuesday (7/13). The doctor ordered a research MRI on Wednesday to determine if there was any new tumor growth or if it was just swelling. Thursday Tim went in for a first of three IV chemo treatments with Avastin which is known to reduce swelling, clean up and seal off pre-tumor vessels. The doctor also confirmed NO NEW TUMOR GROWTH! Praise the Lord!

The doctor was very optimistic today that Tim was still on track to recover from all that he has lost in spite of how weak and disconnected he feels. She is confident that with a lot of work, patience and prayer he will recover. This was very encouraging to the entire Wright family. Even so, pray against discouragement and depression as Tim walks this out. The biggest side effect to pray against is clotting from the IV therapy. Tim will not be doing OC, PT and Speech Therapy outpatient at the hospital until he is stronger. They are bringing in home health care to help.

Many of you are asking about taking food over to them. Since Tim is on a restricted diet, it would be a great help for those interested to get them a grocery gift card from Whole Foods, Kroger, or WalMart. If you are near one of these restaurants, Spring Creek, On The Border, Panda Express, Chili’s, Cheesecake Factory, or Red Lobster, there are certain things that Janice can order for Tim and a gift card is great from these too. An encouraging note or card is always a blessing.

Please pray for prayer as follows:

Complete healing and restoration
Emotional and spiritual strength
No blood clots from the IV chemo therapy
Decrease in swelling of his brain
Increase his cognitive skills
Strength to return quickly to his right side
His ability to stand and walk unassisted
No more seizures
Strength for Janice as she is by her husband’s side

For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling that I may walk before God in the light of life. Psalm 56:13

Bind / Cast Out Death:

cancer, seizures, discouragement, schemes of the enemy, generational curses

Speak Life:

brain cells, immune system, nervous system, muscle tone, coordination, strength, peace,encouragment, hope, trust, renewed purpose and vision for Tim and Janice