Hultink Family

On Monday December 7th, 2020 the Hultink family went from living a normal life, to their worst nightmare.  By the end of the day Tyler, their oldest son (13), was diagnosed with a brain tumour.  A mass the size of an orange is pushing on part of his brain, taking up 'luxury real estate', causing him sharp pain from movement, nausea, dizziness, and vomiting.  Brain surgery was scheduled for Friday, December 11.  Until the tumour is removed and sent for testing, they do not know what type it is.  The head of neurology in Canada will be performing the surgery and they are being well-taken care of at the Stollery in Edmonton.  They have also secured a room at the Ronald McDonald House, which is already an answer to prayer.    
Tyler's surgery will begin at 7am and will go until 5pm.  Mike & Deb Hultink (Tyler's mom & dad) have been told that he will not be able to speak, walk, or drink when he awakes.  The hope is that these things will return in time.  Tyler will spend a minimum of 4-6 weeks at the Stollery and then will be in rehabilitation at the Glenrose in Edmonton for 3-12 months. 
They were told the surgery is their "mountain" and there will be many "hills" after that.    
This has been a shock and a lot to process in only a few days.  They covet your prayers for the surgery, and beyond.  Prayers for Tyler's younger siblings, Gabe, Mason, and Molly who remain at home with caregivers.  
As you can imagine, the costs will add up quickly: time off work, staying in Edmonton for an extended time, many hours on the road in 2021.  We want to support the Hultink family with our prayers, and words of support, but also in financial giving.  They face a heavy load, and with this GoFundMe, we are hoping to lighten the burden.