The staples are out! It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be and Delwin is very glad!His head is itching a lot. We even stopped in to work, Delwin got to talk to a few people, give some pointers and answer some question. Over all a good day.

Graduation Pictures

Sunday went well, Delwin went to sacrament meeting and then home to have a nap. He felt like he was able to follow most of what the speakers were saying. On the first song he said he just couldn't sing but by the last song he sang the melody and all the words. Every day his speech is getting better. Today he wanted me to take him to work Shaun is assistant was all alone so Delwin was sure he needed to go into work. I still have the keys so we didn't go today. Tomorrow we go to the doctor to get the staples (40) out of his head and he wants to stop by work....

Well, We made it! to Rock Springs and back and all is well! Delwin is doing well, he is going to try church tomorrow. We will see how that goes. The best part of tomorrow is that Amber and Keriann will be home for a week!

Yesterday was a set back day, We were siting downstairs when Delwin coughed and them grabbed his head and cried out because of the pain, he then stood up and fell back down. looking back we think that he had a seizure, anyway he would not respond to me at all so I called the 911 they sent the ambulance but by the time they got here he was coming around and I could tell he was in there still so we sent them away. But he had a lot of pain though the night and we had to start petty much over with the speaking of the words.

The good news is that today has been pretty good. Friday is Keriann's graduation in Rock Springs and the doctor said that if Delwin wanted to he could go if we kept it slow and careful so we are going in the morning. If the night goes well so wish us luck.

Today Delwin called work reminded them to take care of some business and then walked around the park behind our house! We both felt very good about that! Because of where the tumor was, his mind knows what he wants to say but it does not always come out of his mouth the way it is intended. When he gets tired it gets a little worse so that is very frustrating for him. So today was a good day.

From The Beginning

About a month ago Delwin noticed that he wasn't thinking as clearly as normal and was struggling to remember names. He went to the doctors and they thought it could be a few different things. On Sunday, May 9th, while at church he was asked to read something and struggled through it. Fortunately, Delwin's doctor was there and immediately after class, pulled Delwin aside and told him he needed to get an MRI. Monday, May 10th, Delwin recieved that MRI. They found a brain tumor and admitted him to the Mckay-Dee Hospital shortly thereafter. Tuesday Delwin's family had a family fast, followed by a blessing from family. Wednesday, Delwin's ward held a ward fast and prayer.

On Thursday, May 13th, Delwin underwent a five hour surgery to remove the tumor. Unfortantely the doctor was not able to remove all of the tumor due to it surrounding a major artery, though he was able to remove most if it. They determined it was a glioblastoma grade 4 brain tumor. Once Delwin heals he will start chemo and radiation therapy.

Delwin came home from the hospital today, May 17th, and he is doing well. He does have his ups and downs. He still struggles remembering names and nouns when he's tired. However when he's doing good, he's doing good:) Today he went for several walks, the longest being around the park. The next steps on the agenda are getting the staples out in two weeks and starting the chemo and radiation in three to four weeks.

We want to express our gratitude for all the prayers, fasting, time, generosity, and everything else you all have done. It has not gone unnoticed. We are keeping a positive attitude and are going to cherish and enjoy every day.

Miracles come in different shapes and sizes. We know how we would like ours but we also know that Gods perspective is greater than our own. Joy is how we live our lives everyday, not a destination.

Some pictures from the week at the hospital