This note is from Marvin:
I'm home! Surgery went well and neurosurgeon aggressively removed tumor in his words, “to improve his odds.” The technology used was cutting edge and I’m blessed and grateful for modern medicine. There was one complication in that I developed blood clots and some traveled to my lungs. Fortunately they were apparently small enough to not cause any complications at thus time. I am extremely grateful to be home and I’m grateful to have Vicki here taking good care of me. But I’m most grateful for the prayers and well wishes of all of you and a host of others. I thank you for all of your love and support. I’ve got a few weeks of recovery and likely some follow up treatment, but this surgery is a major milestone behind me and is my best tool for ongoing survival.
Everyone -
Marvin has had a bit of a complication. He was hoping to go home today but he developed a blood clot in his right leg and even though they did everything they could to prevent it, the clot traveled to his lungs. He is having shortness of breath, and they are giving him heparin shots to keep it from getting any worse. They are going to put in an IVC filter to prevent any more movement.
Folks, Marvin is in need of prayers of encouragement, blood clot dissolving, good healing, and anything else you can think of to pray for that would help him get through this!
Thanks, all - I know we have MANY prayer warriors out there, go please add Marvin into your prayer!
Stay well,
Pamela
All -
Marvin made it through surgery today and everything went exactly as they wanted! That's wonderful news! All visible tumor was removed, and the margins were complete. Vicki saw him in recovery, and he was already talking, so that's a first step toward singing! Probably by tonight he'll sound just like a bass....or maybe in another week or two! Whatever the time, it doesn't matter - we're just happy he got through and came out with flying colors! That's a win in anyone's book!
Vicki sent me the attached picture - I think he looks great!
Anyway, keep him in your prayers as he starts his road to recovery. Keep the cards coming.....give him some reading material for when he gets home!
Please all, stay well!
Pamela
Apparently, they moved, and our system didn't get updated! Here is the correct address:
18027 W. Tierra Del Sol Dr, Surprise 85387
Dear Singers -
So, your prayers are needed again! (and cards & notes are definitely welcomed as well!) Marvin will be having surgery on July 30th at the Mayo Clinic, Arizona. His recent MRI showed a regrowth of the brain tumor that was successfully resected in 2021. They are going to get that thing out of there so he can continue with his life. He has great confidence in his surgeon and where it will be taking place, so we can all have that as well! I love Marvin's humor - he told me that one of his favorite sayings has been "I need that like I need a hole in my head'. Well, this will be his 3rd hole! Fortunately, when they put him back together and pack up the hole, they fill in even more musical talent! No wonder he's such a strong bass!
All kidding aside, both Vicki (alto) and Marvin need your prayers! This is obviously not an easy time for them, but we can help support them and give them love and prayers! He will probably spend 2-3 nights in the hospital and be feeling better within a couple of weeks. He can actually take all the time he needs....until we start singing again in September! :)
Here is his address:
Marvin Brinkman
16148 W. Starlight Dr.
Surprise 85374
Thanks for sharing a bit of your heart with Marvin & Vicki! I'll send an update once he's had the surgery.
Pamela
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