I was hoping this post would never come. It has.
My wife, Molly, has started to see symptoms from her Chiari I Malformation again. It's pretty close to as bad as her pre-surgery days. Her surgery was July 13th, 2007. She is having great tension in her neck and shoulders. Her hands and feet become numb if she sits for long at all, like a 5 minute car ride. She is having some balance issues and minor issues with thinking and completing thoughts. She feels all day long like she has chugged a bunch of coffee and is jittery and tense. I watched her on both Sunday and Monday barely able to hold a bottle of contact solution as she tried to get contacts in her eyes. Her last remaining symptom from last year, a kind of body jolt, has multiplied and become more severe. So far the symptoms have only gotten worse day by day.
I know many of you prayed for Molly and our family last year. For a year she has been nearly symptom free. Things have changed, and we don't know why. And we don't know what this means for the future. She could see her symptoms go away on their own. We've been told that can happen. We also know it isn't odd for someone like Molly to have multiple surgeries. The doctor has asked for new MRI's to check her Chiari and CSF flow. After he views those we should know more. We aren't sure how fast we will get the prescription and hear from him. I will keep you posted. Please pray.
Here are my posts about Molly & Chiari from over the last year.
Oh no. I'm so sorry. Let Molly know that we'll be praying for her. And for your family.
Posted by: Tim Etherington | 07/08/2008 at 07:14 AM
Steve - Amanda and I will be praying for Molly. Thank you for the updates and please let us know if there is anything we can ever do to be of help. Hang in there you guys...
Posted by: Scott Hodge | 07/08/2008 at 07:23 AM
Steve, We will be praying for you and Molly.
Posted by: Jeff | 07/08/2008 at 07:30 AM
Steve, thanks for letting us know. You're definitely going to be in our prayers.
Posted by: Darryl | 07/08/2008 at 07:42 AM
So sorry to hear this news. We'll keep you in our prayers.
Posted by: Tim Ellsworth | 07/08/2008 at 07:46 AM
I had an awful feeling when I saw that headline in the feed reader. I will pray as one with hope and with confidence in the Lord. God bless your family.
Posted by: Brenda | 07/08/2008 at 07:47 AM
Steve,
So sorry to hear this. My wife and I will pray for your family, especially for divine healing for Molly.
Posted by: Aaron | 07/08/2008 at 08:04 AM
I am praying right now.
Posted by: Laura Beth O'Nan | 07/08/2008 at 08:11 AM
Praying hard!!
Posted by: Jason Kovacs | 07/08/2008 at 08:33 AM
Steve,
My family and I will pray for you together this evening.
Ed Stetzer
Posted by: Ed Stetzer | 07/08/2008 at 08:51 AM
Praying, bro.
Posted by: Kevin Larson | 07/08/2008 at 08:53 AM
I am praying for healing and peace for Molly, and peace and strength for you and the kids.
Posted by: Steve Yates | 07/08/2008 at 08:57 AM
We are praying too
Posted by: Kevin Cawley | 07/08/2008 at 09:00 AM
Praying you up from Omaha.
Posted by: Lane | 07/08/2008 at 09:17 AM
Praying for God's peace, presence, and healing
Posted by: Timmy Brister | 07/08/2008 at 09:29 AM
We are praying as well. We even added the request to the prayer and praise blog, Philippians4-6.blogspot.com (hope you don't mind. I figured the more prayer the better.)
Let us know if there is ANYTHING we can do. ANYTHING, ANYTIME.
PA
Posted by: Patrick A. | 07/08/2008 at 09:36 AM
You know we're praying. Love you guys. See you this week.
Posted by: Joe Thorn | 07/08/2008 at 09:42 AM
We'll continue praying.
cc
Posted by: chris conley | 07/08/2008 at 09:49 AM
My family and I will be praying.
Posted by: James Grant | 07/08/2008 at 10:18 AM
You have our prayers, brother.
Posted by: Jason Blair | 07/08/2008 at 10:28 AM
Praying for all of you.
Posted by: Mark Goodyear | 07/08/2008 at 10:55 AM
Steve,
Imbi, the kids and I will be praying for all of you continually.
Posted by: Bill Kinnon | 07/08/2008 at 11:12 AM
Steve, you've ministered to me in tons of ways through your blog. Count me in for praying for you and your family. Know most of all that Jesus is praying on all of your behalf to our Father. Ceaselessly!
Posted by: josh otte | 07/08/2008 at 11:26 AM
Steve,
Very sorry to hear this brother. I will be praying for Molly, you, and your kids.
May God be with you.
Justin
Posted by: Justin Taylor | 07/08/2008 at 11:26 AM
Praying for you from California. Will also be posting on my site for others to join in prayer. God bless you all.
Posted by: Account Deleted | 07/08/2008 at 12:11 PM
You got it, bro. Peace to you, Molly and your kids.
Posted by: Scott Eaton | 07/08/2008 at 12:26 PM
I can't even imagine the journey you guys are on.... We will pray with you.
Rodney & D'Shon
Posted by: Rodney McCarty | 07/08/2008 at 12:35 PM
We will be praying for Molly, you and the family.
Posted by: Account Deleted | 07/08/2008 at 01:40 PM
Brother,
You can add a new prayer warrior to your fight. I and my family will be praying for you, Molly, and the rest of your family.
Posted by: Terry Delaney | 07/08/2008 at 01:53 PM
I will be praying for you and Molly, brother. Christ WILL satisfy!
Posted by: Dubsy | 07/08/2008 at 03:11 PM
I'll be praying.
Posted by: Len Flack | 07/08/2008 at 03:17 PM
Steve,
Hey, brother. Definitely will be praying for y'all. Keep listening to the deep music of the gospel as Jesus makes Himself present in the midst of the pain.
Scott Stewart
Posted by: Scott Stewart | 07/08/2008 at 03:30 PM
Steve & Molly,
I am sad to read this and you will all be in our prayers.
Posted by: Art Rogers | 07/08/2008 at 04:26 PM
my wife and I will be praying for your wife and family this evening brother.
Posted by: Brian | 07/08/2008 at 05:16 PM
saddened to hear this news. we will be praying for you. may grace be magnificent for you both right now.
Posted by: Todd Robertson | 07/08/2008 at 05:40 PM
Man, that is terrible. I will be praying for complete healing of this awful affliction. Much Grace to you all.
Posted by: Bruce Chant | 07/08/2008 at 07:48 PM
I'll be praying here in CL, Steve. Grace straight from the THRONE to your household.
Posted by: Dana | 07/08/2008 at 07:54 PM
praying, steve
from omaha
Posted by: stephen shields | 07/08/2008 at 10:51 PM
Please keep us posted.
Posted by: Kevin | 07/08/2008 at 11:26 PM
Sorry to hear that. We'll be praying for you guys.
Posted by: Ryan Wentzel | 07/09/2008 at 12:43 AM
Sorry to hear this, we'll be praying for Molly and your family.
Posted by: Justin | 07/09/2008 at 01:21 AM
I am very sorry to hear this. I will be praying.
Posted by: cadawg | 07/09/2008 at 05:19 AM
I do hope a Chiari expert is doing the surgery . They are all over the US. Best wishes
Posted by: ea | 07/09/2008 at 05:45 AM
Praying for you here in Lexington, Kentucky.
Posted by: Matthew Perry | 07/09/2008 at 09:33 AM
I too will pray.
Posted by: David Cooke | 07/09/2008 at 09:50 AM
Molly, Steve and McCoy clan....You are in our prayers each and every day. God will provide the strength for you to take on this new path. As always we are here if you need anything. We miss seeing you all so often. Just call. Dave, Janet and family
Posted by: Janet | 07/10/2008 at 06:29 AM
I am keeping Molly in my prayers ~ also prayers for doctors with lots of knowledge about Chiari and surrounding problems. I e-mailed Molly earlier in the week ~ I suspect occult tethered cord is the culprit. Press on ~ Lace
Posted by: Lacie | 07/10/2008 at 06:40 AM
Steve, Please let Molly know that we will be praying for her. I do know that with God all things are possible. God Bless you and your precious family!
Posted by: Amy Layfield | 07/12/2008 at 07:26 PM