Hi Again,

             I am passing on Betty's e-mail message - either I or the server
am having a problem becasue I am getting stuff twicw or really late. She is
really pooped and has been very busy!!

                            Brightest Blessings
                                Trisha


> Good day dear friends,
>
> I want to let you know that my Mom is out of surgery and in the recovery
> room.  The surgeon was able to remove the tumor without major
complications.
> Because of the nature of this particular tumor, he is concerned about the
> possibility of growth that "present technology cannot detect," but he is
> reluctant to prescribe chemotherapy or radiation.  I don't know more than
> this, but thanks to the surgery, I suspect that Mom will be relieved of
the
> pain she has been suffering.  Naturally, I wish the doctor's crystal ball
> could have given a clearer picture.
>
> This information was relayed to me by my nephew, Bob Relyea, who has been
> staying with us since Saturday, and is at the hospital now.  He lost his
> beloved paternal Grandmother last year, so my Mother's illness has been
> especially troubling to him.  Bob is leaving tonight to go back to
Richmond,
> since he is moving into a new house this week.  I imagine he is already
> tired, and my heart is with him for the task ahead.
>
> Please accept my heartfelt gratitude for your kind thoughts and prayers on
> behalf of my Mother.  I am truly blessed to have such good friends.
>
> Take care,
> Betty
>