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Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

In support of
Tim Cantey

Unfortunately Tim has had a setback with his speech and comprehension this week. He woke Tuesday morning and was unable to understand what he was reading in his devotional and scriptures. Then could not explain this to me. Where Monday he would struggle to find a word every three sentences, on Tuesday completing a sentence or explaining the context is a huge struggle.
As you can imagine, it is difficult to understand what he is trying to communicate and extremely frustrating for Tim not to be able to articulate his questions or his needs. The neuro oncology dept at UAB and our local neurologist friend (and fellow glioblastoma survivor), Larry Epperson, aren't as concerned as we are and have instructed us to keep Tim on the low dose steroid and to be patient.
The good news is that Tim feels fine. We walked on a two mile trail before speech therapy today and yesterday he cut down a small tree in the yard (double eye roll emoji).
We would appreciate your prayers for a quick recovery of Tim's speech, his comprehension and complete healing of his brain after this super invasive surgery.

Robbie Cantey
5 months ago

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Leigh Morrison 5 months ago

Praying as you’ve asked… for the steroid, time, and therapy to bring back Tim’s ability to communicate We love you! Leigh & Dave

Karen Messersmith 5 months ago

I’m so sorry. I can only imagine how frustrating this is. Praying for healing, comfort and peace.

Colleen Hawthorne 5 months ago

Praying! I know this is frustrating for both of you! The brain is so intricate and amazing! Praying for complete healing and recovery for speech and comprehension!

Skip Wilson 5 months ago

Continuing prayers for you & Tim. Hopefully, the issues you described are related to post operative edema which the steroids will alleviate. Hang on, may God’s perfect grace & peace be with you both to relieve the stress.

Jeff Hand 5 months ago

Praying for Tim!

Lauren Hixon 5 months ago

Praying for Tim's speech to recover quickly. Love you guys.

Tom Hudson 5 months ago

Praying too for Tim. (Tom, Carol and Will. He visited us in Lisbon, Portugal when we were on an MTW team. Helped us do roof repairs on the oldest Protestant church in the country (1870) (Note: We didn’t plant that church :-)

Mandy Smith 5 months ago

I know how frustrating that must be. Praying for y’all!

Deb Bundren 5 months ago

Always praying for my cousin !! Praying the steroids will help . Hang in there Tim and Robbie

Carrie Browne 5 months ago

Always praying! Sending lots of love!

Chip Powell 5 months ago

Let me know if you need short time support ideas with communication for Tim while his speech is coming back. I have a 21 year old daughter who is non verbal and she can communicate fine. Prayers- . 678-499-2812 cell

Chip Powell 5 months ago

Ashley Draper 5 months ago

We love you guys so much and hate to read this setback simply because it is frustrating to not be able to communicate your thoughts. We are praying that turns around soon and that complete healing would return. I couldn’t help but smile and chuckle that…. of course he cut down a tree! 🤣

Elzaberh Perry 5 months ago

Thank you for this update. You are daily in our prayers and always in our hearts. We are praying for this bump in the road to smooth out and grateful for your sense of humor and Tim’s determination. We love you so much!

Natalie Stanley 5 months ago

Praying now! Love and big hugs to the Cantey family!

Ruth Bundren 5 months ago

Hang in there Tim! Try to be patient! Glad to hear you are feeling ok! Especially if you can cut down a tree!! You have the Cantey determination from way back! HA Love you and keeping you in my prayers!!

Tom DeLoach 5 months ago

I am praying and thinking Tim and family

Davy Taff 5 months ago

I pray for you guys daily. Please let Tim know that I miss him at the Y and looking forward to seeing him there soon.

Donna Payne 5 months ago

Robbie, Rhett and I are on it!!! 🙏🏼 Give Tim a hug from us! And one for you too!! We know those Cantey boys are as strong as they come!!! 🥰 Love y’all!

Ross Hodges 5 months ago

Continued prayers for Tim and you all!

Kimberly Priolo 5 months ago

Praying for your family and for all of your requests.

Russell Nolen 5 months ago

Praying for Tim! Maybe he can draw to communicate? Architects are good at drawing stuff.

Helen Herndon 5 months ago

Praying!!!

Billie Scott 5 months ago

Praying as you have requested. I can only imagine how frustrating this is for him and you. ❤️

Bill Hooser 5 months ago

Praying and hugs

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