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Omaha Zach happens to be one of his favorite players and I think he has visited with Matt. I am trying to get the link to work but I think you have to register through the caring bridge site to view it. Not a big deal but not very convenient either Matt Let me know if this works for you guys, I am a member so it goes right to it but I dont know about others viewing the site. If it does work check out the photos. good stuff in there! Matt & Zach  What a moment that must have been. I'm looking at the pictures at the link you provided and I am absolutely humbled at the amount of joy this boy gets out of life in spite of his condition. Kudos to you Matt and you can expect a neighborhood of postcards coming your way.  Yes it was a great day for him, And that's the thing about Matt, Going through all this and he always manages to find a way to have a smile and is more concerned about the people surrounding him that are worried and upset.
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Ok heres what we know so far! They went in to have a look at the tumor, it has grown from a shrunk size of a watermelon seed to the size of a walnut. They were going in to see if they could close off any blood vessels feeding the tumor before the surgery and they couldnt find any so I dont know if thats a good thing or not. Thank you guys for all your support on the forums and in private. Keep the prayers strong!
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Thanks very much for the update TG. Still having the surgery tomorrow I assume?
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We're pulling for Matt! Please keep us updated.
Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:"
"She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."
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Yes surgery tomorrow, I guess talking to his uncle earlier that Matt had a very bad night, no sleep and restless, Could you imagine? I lose sleep knowing I am going to the dentist the next day.
Will keep you guys informed
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They still don't have a room in the hospital I guess? I don't get much info other then his uncle calling me or me calling him but I don't want to pester them either, But his surgery is in the morning at 7:30 and somehow it is 2 day surgery long day I guess tomorrow then again on Friday after Matt has had some rest?
Doctor warned again that it is risky and to be prepared for the worst and hope for the best. Man this stinks!
Thanks for listening
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That sounds next to unbearable, the waiting. We're here with you Bob, waiting on an update whenever you get a chance.
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Update from Mom This just came across from the caringbridge site that she uses to communicate with everyone
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Update from Mom This just came across from the caringbridge site that she uses to communicate with everyone Wow. That's difficult to read. Thanks for sharing Bob.
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Just now said a prayer and will say some more. Tell Matt that I'm believing for a full recovery and that he has an open invitation to fish the ponds I work with anytime.
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Ok, Matt is in the first part of his surgery right now, I feel better after reading the credentials of the surgeon doing the operation. I appreciate you guys listening and sending good thoughts our way.
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Thinking of Matt most all the time.
Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:"
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Add me in on the prayer list...I just got caught up on the entire post...Bob, our family and church family are praying for him...
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I have found on the better forums if a pray request is made you will receive the prayers. My prayers are for this family and all that are involved.
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Alright! So far so good! The surgery today was to remove the bone and skull that were in the way so that the tumor could be removed tomorrow. He is sedated I would assume a drug induced coma and the operation to remove the coma will start again in the morning. I hope you guys don't mind all the chit chat but it does help me deal with it a little better, seems if I say it out loud it is a little easier to think about whats going on.
Man this has got to be a Huge emotional roller coaster ride for Matt's parents. I will keep you posted
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Please keep up the chit chat Bob. It helps you and we appreciate the updates so we can stay "current" with our prayer requests.
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I'm praying for Matt. Please keep us updated, Bob.
"Only after sorrow's hand has bowed your head will life become truly real to you; then you will acquire the noble spirituality which intensifies the reality of life. I go to an all-powerful God. Beyond that I have no knowledge--no fear--only faith."
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Thank you for the update.
Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:"
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Donna-ski and I are there with ya, T-guy and all of Matt's loved ones.
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Sounds positive Bob. Thanks again for the updates.
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Thanks for the updates, Bob. We're all thinking about Matt & you.
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Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:"
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Well after 13 hours of surgery they are finally putting Matt back together, the doctor says he got all the nerves re attached and that he was able to remove almost all of the tumor, the almost part bothers me a bit, They wont know anything until tomorrow when they do a mri, Good thing is he made it through without complications that we know of. I guess we will find out some more tomorrow. Thanks to who ever sent cards down they said they were receiving cards in reference to me so I know it was from the pondboss or the vintage-mustang family.
Thank you guys I will keep you updated when I hear something
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Great news, Bob! I'm glad the surgery went well, and I hope it was 100% successful. Please keep us updated.
"Only after sorrow's hand has bowed your head will life become truly real to you; then you will acquire the noble spirituality which intensifies the reality of life. I go to an all-powerful God. Beyond that I have no knowledge--no fear--only faith."
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