Maia Jabba's grand niece) update 7-16-09

[Jabba]

They opened up her chest yesterday for a look at the tumor, and to get samples of it for biopsy.  The surgeon says it is really big, and it's sketchy that even if it is a benign tumor, that they will be able to have enough viable heart tissue left to have a viable heart.  Maybe... but maybe not.  So plan B is still a mechanical heart, till they get a transplant.  But it all depends on the pathology reports that SHOULD come in today.  They said they were expediting the results so they could have them in 24 hours.  We'll see.

Keep the prayers and e-cards coming!!

https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/maiaruusma

http://s1.webstarts.com/MaiaRuusma/

Maia Ruusma.  Maribeth and Mart are mom and dad.  I am uncle Jabba. (John Lowe)  Mart is 39 and Maribeth is 27.  Maia was an invetero conception. 

Neither of them have left the hospital in 8 days.

I am sending her my laptop today, so she can get online a little without all the blocks on the hospital hospitality PC.

Thanks for your support.

Jabba

[Hoosier Valk]

I can't imagine the feelings you all are going through. Maia's picture reminds me of when my children were little and it breaks my heart you are all going through this. Please know that there are many of us who are praying for Maia and all of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.   

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

I checked out the pictures but still could'nt send a e-card   
I know how hard this is on the family and you have my word I'll keep praying for her.

[HayHauler]

Good luck there Jabba...  Really hate to hear about this.

Prayers from TEXAS.

Hay 

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

Prayers from Denise and Millard.  Praying for the best and keeping the faith.

[MP]

All the best.  All of you are in my prayers!
MP

[stormrider]

Still praying for Maia.