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| Buntheep Performing The Blessing Dance | Buntheep Playing Molly in Annie |
Hello Partners,
Gioia just called me from Jacksonville, Florida, where she and Buntheep are at Wolfson Children's Hospital, a part of Baptist Hospital. She asked me to send you a report and ask that you continue praying.
Buntheep is already in surgery - a procedure called a "transphenoidal resection" of a skull-based tumor. The surgery is expected to last 7 to 8 hours. The tumor is large, and more surgery may be required. Three doctors are involved in this surgery - a neurosurgeon, an eye-ear-nose-throat doctor, and an eye specialist. The neurosurgeon is Dr. Philipp Aldana. They are unsure what they will find or what the prognosis is; but we serve a great God who can do miracles!
Gioia asked that we pray for wisdom for the doctors during this difficult and dangerous procedure. She asked that we pray for Buntheep to deeply experience Jesus' presence and care as she awakens with the expected pain after surgery in surroundings that are unusual for her. Gioia also needs some rest after a long and tiring trip, so let's pray for her to have a good place to lie down and recover some energy and strength. She says that she does not have access to the internet just yet, but will report when possible.
Thank you for your prayers and help. May these signs of your love glorify our Father in heaven!
--Joe Ginder,
for Gioia and Buntheep