When you are in the Emergency Room and being told that you have a large brain tumor and the surgeon is going to talk to you about operating to take it out, right away......there isn't time to research which doctor to choose.
This is where God stepped in.
We were supposed to get one particular surgeon ....... and instead Dr. Beyerl walked into the room.
I immediately connected to his confidence, compassion and straight to the point demeanor. In that room we worked together to convince Jeff that he couldn't leave the hospital to go to Zack's football practice. His tumor could bleed, he required hospital supervision and he was being admitted to the hospital to be scheduled for surgery.
That night I thoroughly researched Jeff's brain surgeon and asked about him with several of the hospital staff. I felt totally confident that we had the best doctor on our side.
Over the next 8 months our relationship was built on difficult conversations surrounding treatments, tests, results, decisions, another life and death surgery, that outcome, rehab and more crisis.
After Dr. Beyerl heard the news of Jeff's passing he called me from his car phone and told me, "I needed to hold my head up high because I did Absolutely Everything I could have for Jeff." That phone call brought me comfort.
When I was battling for Jeff's life, he was right there by our side in the trenches and I have God to thank for that.
WELCOME! I'm Tracey Serebin and I'm SO glad you are here! Having been through the many stages of grief, healing and hope, my prayer is that I can help you use your unique story to access your wisdom, maximize your talents and become the change maker your family and our society needs! Let's be better together!
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