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Many of you already know Jacob is having emergency surgery today. For those of you who dont, Jacob has been having migrains/headaches, sudden excessive weight gain, and general malaise. Jacob's pediatrician drew labs on Wednesday, and on Thursday Jacobs mom Beth was called by the pediatrician office and told to take Jacob to the emergency room. Once the absolutley wonderful staff in the emergency dept at Memorial Hermann Children's hospital Houston medical center performed the additional testing needed, our fears were confirmed. Jacob has a Tumor. It is called a Pituitary Adenoma. This tumor is encompassing his pituitary gland, and pressing against his optic nerves. This is what has caused him to have the odd symptoms. We had no idea he was going through so much at only 10 years old. As a father, a husband, and a paramedic I cant explain how I overlooked the signs and symptoms for so long. Parents I'm not asking you to be overprotective, but please be vigilant when the different symptoms your kid has cant be explained away.
Little Jacob has a heart of pure gold. Everyone who knows him would agree that he is a wonderful kid, always has a smile oh his face, and wants to make everyone happy. He is also a fighter! I had the honor to witness Jacob head into surgery tonight being stoic even when his eyes betrayed him. I could see the fear, and worry in those big beautiful brown eyes, even though he remained trying to smile and be "tough" for us, so that we wouldnt worry. Through my own tear filled eyes I stood sentry over him until it was time for Beth and I to pass Jacobs care onto the OR team. We have placed our complete trust in these professionals to do everything possible to protect our baby, to help heal him, and to repair the damage created by the tumor.
I ask that you please remember our family in prayer today and going forward as Jacob goes through the healing process from the tumor removal. We are awaiting him to come out of surgery in the next few hours, and then we will know more of his prognosis. There is power in prayer, and never before in my life have I been more certain of that. More importantly Jacob believes in the same power. God has his hands on Jacob right now. God also has his hands helping to guide the neurosurgeon exactly where Jacob needs them. If you stop reading here, and nothing more happens, than you saying a quick prayer, then please know we greatly appreciate you. We send our love to you for your prayer.
Unfortunately, all of this medical care and treatment is not free. I know this is a long shot, as most of you are like me living paycheck to paycheck. I don't even know how to feel about having to ask for this. My pride says stay stoic and face this alone. My heart says, if Gods people are able to help, they will. "If not me, who, if not now, when". If anyone out there is willing to help us cover some of these expenses, I would be forever greatful. I cant promise to be able to pay you back one day, but I do believe in paying it forward as I can. Anything would help us. Even the smallest of donations matter. We have both taken off work to be with Jacob at the hospital. But bills dont stop coming. And the medical bills, well I can only imagine. Thank you all in advance. Even If not one penny is raised, I still know that we are in Gods hands. Of that I have no doubt. I love you all. We are blessed beyond words.
Matthew 17:20.
Little Jacob has a heart of pure gold. Everyone who knows him would agree that he is a wonderful kid, always has a smile oh his face, and wants to make everyone happy. He is also a fighter! I had the honor to witness Jacob head into surgery tonight being stoic even when his eyes betrayed him. I could see the fear, and worry in those big beautiful brown eyes, even though he remained trying to smile and be "tough" for us, so that we wouldnt worry. Through my own tear filled eyes I stood sentry over him until it was time for Beth and I to pass Jacobs care onto the OR team. We have placed our complete trust in these professionals to do everything possible to protect our baby, to help heal him, and to repair the damage created by the tumor.
I ask that you please remember our family in prayer today and going forward as Jacob goes through the healing process from the tumor removal. We are awaiting him to come out of surgery in the next few hours, and then we will know more of his prognosis. There is power in prayer, and never before in my life have I been more certain of that. More importantly Jacob believes in the same power. God has his hands on Jacob right now. God also has his hands helping to guide the neurosurgeon exactly where Jacob needs them. If you stop reading here, and nothing more happens, than you saying a quick prayer, then please know we greatly appreciate you. We send our love to you for your prayer.
Unfortunately, all of this medical care and treatment is not free. I know this is a long shot, as most of you are like me living paycheck to paycheck. I don't even know how to feel about having to ask for this. My pride says stay stoic and face this alone. My heart says, if Gods people are able to help, they will. "If not me, who, if not now, when". If anyone out there is willing to help us cover some of these expenses, I would be forever greatful. I cant promise to be able to pay you back one day, but I do believe in paying it forward as I can. Anything would help us. Even the smallest of donations matter. We have both taken off work to be with Jacob at the hospital. But bills dont stop coming. And the medical bills, well I can only imagine. Thank you all in advance. Even If not one penny is raised, I still know that we are in Gods hands. Of that I have no doubt. I love you all. We are blessed beyond words.
Matthew 17:20.
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Duston Carol Carley
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Pinehurst, TX