Brain Tumor Surgery & Recovery
Normally I don’t do this but we recently
found out that my husband got diagnosed with a Brain Tumor.
My husband is a corporal in the Army Guard, was deployed and he is also a Police Officer in Massachusetts.
My husband had a rough childhood growing up. When we met, I used to sneak him up my fire escape so he could sleep in my closet to avoid my parents. Lol I’ll tell you I’ve never met somebody more determined then him. Regardless of his situation or set backs he never gives up. He had a lot of set backs when trying to join the Army but one thing I know about Vince, he never gives up. After being a pain in the ass and everyone saying he’d never get it, he finally showed everyone wrong and excelled in the Army, even serving over seas on Deployment. But that was only step one. My husband always had a big heart. He loves his community and cares for others. Unfortunately his dream to be a Police Officer was a long battle. Everyone doubted He could get it But after several years, he finally got his dream,to help others and represent our city.
Unfortunately, my husband started experiencing what the Veterans Administration called "PTSD" like episodes about two years ago. No one could explain why... when he first started experiencing it the hospital labeled it Anxiety but if you knew my husband you’d know that’s unlikely, he is the most positive, happy go luck guy I ever met. The VA dismissed it as either deployment related or unresolved Childhood trauma.
Finally after two years of dealing with these bothersome episodes he was finally given an MRI and what they found changed our lives... They found a giant mass which was quickly described as a BrainTumor that they say has been there growing for years... The worst part is because it has been there for so long it has formed in a very complicated part of the brain and surgery will be very complex and may take a long while to recover. Just when we thought our lives were taking a turn for the better.
I can’t believe my husband still remains positive and the most happy go lucky guy I know. The doctor explains it is short of a miracle given where this tumor is and the size how my husband is able to do what he has. I’ll tell you if we ever had a doubt in God we surely don’t anymore. Every time someone apologizes to my husband he always responds "trust me, I’m like a bad hemorrhoid, you can’t get rid of me" I swear this guy never feels down.
Due to his surgery he will be out of work for an undetermined amount of time and I will be his primary caregiver so I won’t be able to work, he will require constant care and rehabilitation. So we’re going to be facing a lot of expenses and bills.
We greatly appreciate any donation and if you can’t donate please share to raise awareness. Thank you for hearing our story and please keep him in your prayers.
