Brooklyn at Primary Children's

Brooklyn smiles for Sicily on Sunday. Her surgery was Friday at noon. She is recovering pretty well but has been wanting to go home for several days. Derek thinks they might be released today (Tuesday).

Prior to our visit on Sunday, Brooklyn has been grumpy/tired/upset at being hospitalized. She definitely knows what is going on a little better this time than last time. Angelie said she has pulled out all IVs except the one in her foot. This made the wagon ride interesting as Sicily has no regard for a hurt IV foot!

As documented in the pictures, Sicily absolutely will not leave her hair alone, that is the reason for the wild hair in the movie clip. Sicily had enough of people telling her to be careful with Brooklyn; so she decides to get out and pull. Sicily was happy with this arrangement... and so was Brooke! Brooklyn seemed more bruised on the face this time than I remember last time. (From laying face down during surgery). They must have restrained her a little tighter? We still have not heard back on pathology... so no word yet if this means more radiation or chemotherapy. Her surgeon was able to get the entire tumor. Originally it was thought that there were 2 tumors, but when they got in there they realised it was just one hooked together. The follow up MRI did show that the entire tumor was removed. I left with Mark on Sunday night, but my mom is still in Logan with Porter. Angelie is concerned that Brooklyn will be quite needy when they come home, so maybe mom will stay on an extra day to help get her settled with 2 kids to take care of.

Just a little background: Brooke's previous scan was in September and nothing was found, so this tumor grew to detection in only 4 months. That is pretty quick. As of Sunday we did not have an answer as to how big the tumor was when they took it out. I have heard Angelie mention that maybe it would be good to do a round of chemo just to make sure they kill any lingering undetectable cells so Brooke can be through with all of this. Time will tell.


The Walker family has high spirits and when I stayed at Derek's for the weekend there was just an overall good feeling in his home. We know that they are being watched over and the Spirit is present there. I can't think of a better atmosphere for Brookie to recover in.

Wouldn't it be cool if Brooklyn received TONS of Valentines in the mail from everyone who is rooting for her?
Brooklyn Walker
1736 S. 1150 W.
Logan, UT 84321

I will try to keep everyone updated as things progress and as I get more information.