Update on Gilbert's Mom

I wanted to provide everyone with an update on Gilbert's mom. This week she came off of the sedation but not the ventilator.

After running some tests, the doctors found that she has a Phechromocytoma Tumor on her Kidney. This tumor causes her body to produce excess adrenaline which in turn raises her blood pressure and caused this stroke. The tumor will have to be removed surgically. However, this can not be done until she becomes stable.

Also this week the doctors inserted a tracheotomy and a feeding tube into her stomach. Like I said earlier she has come off of the sedation, however, she has not woken up yet.

She still continues to respond to commands and yesterday for the first time she opened her eyes far enough to see her pupils and left them open for a short time before closing them again.

We thank you for all of your prayers and ask that you continue to pray for his mom to recover and to give our family strength during this hard time.