Sorry for the delay in communicating after my awake craniotomy.

I haven’t come down from cloud 9.  I truly believe God did a miracle, and has given me a few more days to do God’s work, and has given me more time with Team Phelps. I am humbled that God would do this for me. We at Team Phelps are so grateful for God’s goodness. Removing the dead tumor that was putting pressure on my brain has increased my stamina and stability. It has helped my balance.

What this means for my future is unknown. Usually, glioblastoma doesn’t just go away. Our God does miracles, and has answered, your prayers for me. I believe in James 5:16, “pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man and woman is powerful and effective. I need all the James 5:16 prayers I can get.  Please continue to pray.

 I have had some cognitive processing challenges since my awake craniotomy. I’m still recovering from the surgery and having some challenges with my memory and completing some very simple tasks that I could do prior to surgery. I have talked with my neuro psychologist, and he is not overly concerned. Please pray for me and my processing challenges. Continue to pray that God would take the glioblastoma away and kill any cancer in my brain.

• I have blood test on Monday, May 23 – can’t restart chemo until my blood work is okay

• I meet with my oncologist on Monday, May 23

• I have another important blood test on Tuesday, June 7

• I have an important MRI on Wednesday, June 22^nd

Pray that my cognitive issues and processing issues will improve. Thank you for every prayer prayed for me and Team Phelps

Love in Christ,

John

P.S. Because of some challenges in the ministry I work for, we had to switch insurance from Cigna to United Health. We’re lucky to have insurance but it has been a nightmare figuring out deductibles and figuring out what our new insurance will and won’t cover. Every blood test our part is now almost $100 and our part in every MRI is $500+.  The bills are mounting to almost $10,000.  God has been gracious. So many of you have been very generous. We are humbled and grateful.