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A little update on my Mom.  She has had pain and numbness in her legs, arms, hands, neck and shoulder for a bit now.  Her chiropractor had ordered an MRI and they found a tumor in her spine along with a herniated disc.  She went to the NeuroSpine Institute and 2 appointments and an MRI with contrast later and we ended up seeing a neurosurgeon at Shands Hospital yesterday.  Essentially he is very confident, 99.9% sure, that it is NOT cancer!  However surgery is needed and soon to keep her from going paralyzed.  Pre Op is next week and surgery at the beginning of the following week.  They will have her open for 3-4 hours, followed by a 4 day hospital stay, then 6-8 weeks of recovery.  The tumor is in her spine so there are risks but the surgeon allayed most of our fears.  He said rehab should not be needed so the boys, Chet, and I will be very happy to have her with us until she is back on her feet.  

We are blessed with wonderful friends and family who are all jumping in to help.  So all I am asking for is your prayers!  Please keep her, the Dr's and all involved in your regular prayers.  Thanks so very much!