Scott’s Story

Site created on September 5, 2022

Hello to family, friends, colleagues and everyone who cares for Scott. Let us begin with some background about Scott. Many know him to be warm, inviting, kind, caring, funny, phenomenal husband to his wife Paige for 32 years, and outstanding father to his 4 children and son-in-law. He has maintained excellent health his entire life, never missing an annual checkup, or routine blood work. He is even passionate about flossing. 


On Sunday August 21st while visiting family in Illinois, he woke up with a severe headache. This was unusual for him. Eventually it got better, and our family traveled back to Minnesota later that day. He was feeling fatigued, but overall nothing too concerning. 


The next day, he was scheduled to fly to Columbus, Ohio for a business trip with Potbelly Sandwiches. On Monday August 22nd, he again woke up in the early morning hours with a severe headache. Paige became increasingly concerned, however the severity had improved by the time he needed to leave for the airport. He left for the trip with the promise to his wife that he would go to the hospital if it did not improve. 


When he arrived to Ohio, he reportedly felt "off". The headache had returned, he felt clumsy, disorganized with his speech, and easily confused. The following morning on Tuesday, he went to the hospital. 


Imaging revealed a very rare form of brain tumor, called a Colloid Cyst, which was located in the third ventricle (center of the brain). This type of brain tumor only accounts for 0.5% of all brain tumors. In addition to the cyst, he also had dangerously high intracranial pressure due to a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). He was diagnosed with Hydrocephalus due to the presence of the excessive CSF fluid. He was quickly admitted into the Neurological Critical Care Unit at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. 


On Wednesday the Neurological team placed a drain that leads to the middle of his brain to alleviate the CSF which would then lower his intracranial pressure. 


On Friday, August 26th Scott underwent his first brain surgery. His neurosurgeon Dr. Fleming successfully removed the Colloid cyst from his brain. 

The entire Swayne family is here in Ohio to provide love and support to our favorite Daddio. We are trusting the Lord, and fully believe that Scott is in His mighty right hand. Thank you for everyone's prayers, love, and kindness during this trying time.

Newest Update

Journal entry by Paige Swayne

Hi everyone! It's Paige writing this long overdue update. First, I'd like to say thank you for the continued love, well wishes, encouragement, notes, texts, emails, cards, visits, & prayers over these many months! We are so incredibly blessed and thankful!

Scott is doing really, really well! He was able to start driving again in mid-April after a 3 month halt due to the seizure in January. He has not had any more seizures which is a huge relief & answer to prayer. All recent brain imaging is looking good. He is feeling good & ready for the next thing.......

 A new chapter is unfolding.... After not working since this whole brain surgery crisis began last August, Scott begins a new job tomorrow.
He was offered and has excitedly accepted a position at Westwood Community Church as Director of People & Strategy. We believe this is God's provision and leading as He has been doing throughout this unexpected situation. Scott believes it is the right scope, in the right environment, with amazing people, at the right time. He is ready and excited, confident that God who gave him life, who has saved his life, & sustained his life, is leading him (& our family) onward! 

with gratitude, Paige

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