We are overwhelmed by the many prayers, fasting and well wishes we have received. Many of you have requested updates and we thought we could utilize our blog to send these updates out if we get a minute.
Lizzie is in an MRI right now so we have a few moments...
Here's what's been going on: Lizzie has been sick for over 2 years - we have never been able to find out definitively what was wrong. Her symptoms have only been vomiting up until a few weeks ago. She started having severe headaches accompanying her vomiting and there seemed to be no rhyme or reason to what was happening.
We did more tests, doctor visits, etc. until her wonderful pediatrician, Dr. Stokes, suggested we get a CAT scan. We were going to do that today actually, but Lizzie got so incredibly ill over the weekend that we took her to McKay Dee Hospital where she received a CAT scan there.
She was also severely dehydrated and they had to try 5 times/5 different locations to find a spot for the IV - it was truly horrible. The CAT scans came back and the results were that she had hydrocephalus (swelling of fluids on the brain) as a result of a brain tumor that wasn't allowing these fluids to drain. We took a speedy ambulance ride down to Primary Children's Hospital where they bumped surgeries that were already scheduled to accomodate Lizzie - evidently it's a critical case.
We spent a sleepless night of tests and waiting and now more tests today and if all goes as planned she will have her surgery to remove the tumor and drain the fluids tonight or maybe tomorrow depending on the results of the MRI.
I'm sorry if this sounds so clinical - I just feel so absolutely drained of all energy and really just feel so in shock and numb right now. We are so very touched by the outpouring of love we have felt from your phone calls, texts and visits. The doctor said best case scenario that we will be here 7-10 more days and longer if there are complications.
Please keep your prayers coming, we feel so much comfort and peace and Lizzie has been able to rest comfortably and retain her sweetness through this ordeal. We really need your prayers that all will go well with surgery and that she won't have any lifelong complications from the surgery.
Thanks for your love, it truly has been felt by all of us.
Love, Ben & Carol
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Thanks for the update. We love you guys and are praying & fasting for Lizzie.
I've been scrolling through your blog to get to know Lizzie a little better - what a darling girl and a darling family you have. My thoughts and prayers are with you and her. I hope all goes well and that you are able to bring her home soon.
She is such a doll. Just like her cute Mommy! Everything is going to be just fine and hopefully she will be home before you know it! That is the worst when kids are so sick and you feel so helpless! Know Lizzie, you and your cute family are in our thoughts and prayers and that we love you more than you can possibly know! I am here if you need ANYTHING!!!
We are praying for Lizzie & your family. She is such a sweet girl & I LOVE having her in my primary class. Good luck!! Please let us know how we can help!
Thanks for the update, we are fasting and praying for her, we feel so helpless... let us know if you need anything else
My heart is just breaking for you and your sweet family! You are an amazing woman who I greatly admire!
We love you.
We LOVE YOU LIZZIE girl!!(and your WHOLE family too). Abbie is fasting also and has said several prayers for you already. Can't stop thinking of you and we have faith that surgery and ALL will be successful. Give Lizzie a hug from Abbie and I!! I'm here for you Carol...just let me know what I can do! XOXO love~Donette and family
Oh GIRL! I will definitely send some prayers your way! I hope and pray all will go well. We love you guys!
Good luck with everything! You are all in our prayers! We love you!
You know how much we love sweet Lizzie. Our thoughts and prayers are with your amazing family.
We love you guys. Thank you for the update. Paul just gave me a call. We will keep praying and having faith.
We love your family! We are praying and fasting for Lizzie and you all. We would be really excited to watch Spencer and Cali. That is as long as Spencer wouldn't mind watching some clips of Utah football with us. haha. Amy has a whole list of people wanting to bring you yummy meals or help in any way possible. Please let us know how we can help,
Love ya, the Fieldings
Lizzie is such a fighter! She is so brave! we love her and know that the Lord will help her and you through this!!
Thank you for the update on Lizzie. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. If you need anything please do not hesitate to call. We would be glad to help out. We hope all goes well with Lizzie. She is a fighter! That's why she has that beautiful red hair!
We will definitely keep her in our prayers. Good luck to all of you.
Wow. Little Lizzie is in our prayers! I just can't imagine how this must feel. Please know that we love you guys. We will be praying and fasting for her. I know you'll keep us updated, we'll keep checking.
We are thinking of you guys and love you all so much! I have been thinking about you all week . . . wasn't sure why but you will be in our thoughts and prayers! I know the surgery will go well and what a blessing to have such a great place to take care of these sweet little kids! Give her a hug for us! Love Ya!
The Gardiners
Oh my gosh Carol!!! I had no idea until your comment on FB! I am glad to have your blog for the updates! Your family will be in our prayers.
Christina (Allred)
Wow that is a lot for you guys to be dealing with, and I'm sorry you sweet daughter has to go through this. I will keep her and you all in my prayers
You guys are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can help in any way!
Hey Ben and Carol, we are praying for you! We're right down the road, so don't hesitate if you need anything... a room, dinner, whatever, you name it :D
Ray and Janet
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Savannah and Jordan made Lizzie some "happy" cards. We love you.
Ben and Carol we are praying for your family. We hope and pray all goes well. Let us know if there is something we can do for you. Brandon, Adrienne, & kids
We are fasting and praying for Lizzie today!! We will keep checking for updates so we can keep you in our thoughts. What an ordeal, but i know Heavenly Father is watching out for you! You are such a wonderful family and we love you! Wendy & Mark & the Ryan's
Daryl came home from lunch and told me about it today, I am so sorry. She is such a beautiful little girl and I am so sad that all of this is happening. i wish I could do something to help.
Of course, we are praying for your sweet Lizzie! And also for you. Hang in there and know how loved you are.
Oh my goodness! We are praying for you and thinking of you. Hope all goes well. Love you guys!
Lizzie's so darn cute. Sue fell in love with her last year as her teacher and her little "shy " smile and wave is always a pick me up on some very long days at church; but she has that effect on everyone. With these difficult trials Lizzie is blessed to have her parents and family. Your in our thoughts and prayers and as you know by now the entire ward is ready and wanting to help in whatever way they can. Much love and appreciation!! Bishop and Sue.
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