The Harper's are going through an unimaginable time right now. Their middle child, Issiac, has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. They are doing everything in their power, with the help of God, many doctors, family and friends, to help him fight through this. With two other children at home, Kassidy, a senior in high-school, and Harley, a new kindergartener, they could use all the help they can get. Lori and Justin want and need to be with Issiac every step of the way and any contribution will help to make sure they can do that. No dollar amount is too small, and we appreciate anything anyone can contribute to helping this amazing family. If you are unable to donate prayers are very appreciated!

Issiac's story from Lori

 

Issiac took a trip to see his aunt and uncle in Montana, when he got back at the end of august, he was just a butt doing schooling. I even threatened to send him to boarding school. After three weeks he asked if we could talk. That is when he told me he was having really bad headaches that lasted all day everyday and were the worst thing he has ever felt. He had Covid right before he went to Montana so I thought it was just a lasting headache from Covid. So we saw Dr. Dana for an adjustment and his headache went away on Sept 17. Then, on Sept 20 his left eye went lazy. So we saw Dr Dana again for another adjustment. His eye came back up normally for a few hours. Tuesday, Sept 28 his right eye was being funny. So I took him to his md dr and he could not track her finger up like he should. She said she wanted him to have a CT and see an optometrist ASAP,  but the waits are crazy long. She said if he gets a worst headache or other things to go in ER. I knew something was wrong so I made him lie about having a headache. When we arrived the wait was 3.5 hours. After his first check we had a room in 10 min. PA was in room before I sat down. He did not like what he saw. We had three doctors come in the room within 15 min and a CT scan before we were there 30 min. They moved so fast. I have never seen a hospital move that fast. They told me he had tumor before I was even there 2 hours. He is in PICU now and will be there for awhile. The tumor is 4.8 cm. It is attached at the brain stem and was growing up and out. It was pushing on the optic nerve and blocking the third venterical. His spinal cord fluid was being blocked and was building up in the brain. He has now had a CT scan and three MRIs. He underwent surgery on Friday Oct 1. His surgery lasted 7 hours. He showed stroke like signs in surgery, but did not have a stroke. He had very little bleeding during surgery. After surgery he was able to move all body parts, but took at 15hrs to say anything.