This is an update to let you know that Neal Estey emerged from surgery just fine. The doctor completely removed the mass from his stomach. It now appears that the mass had emerged from his stomach. Thankfully, and contrary to previous concern, Neal was able to retain his spleen and diaphragm. The mass was twice the size it was two weeks ago - timing was everything! Since the tumor was rare and cancer-type unknown, Neal will be closely monitored from here on in the coming months and years. They expect he might be in the hospital for recovery for about a week. We can be thankful and relieved at this point, but pray on in the coming weeks and months throughout the healing process and as Neal is watched for further developments.
Praise be to God our creator for his careful watch over the Neal, John, Sandy, and Julie to this point, and thanks be to God our sustainer for his help in the future.
