remember, there are a lot of us out there praying for you both who did not
respond with an email......just prayers....Joan Hartman
----- Original Message -----
From: Cynthia Shook <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, September 10, 1999 6:12 AM
Subject: Re: TED NEEDS ADDITIONAL PRAYER


> Carole, You are both in our prayers and thoughts for the surgery and
> recovery.
>
> Take care.
> Cindy
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>
>
> From: "Carole K. Menser" <[log in to unmask]>
>
> We've had a change of plans.  After consult with neurosurgeon, Ted is
going
> into surgery in about an hour.  Both the neurosurgeon and his neurologist
> feel that there is about a 90% likelihood that there is no tumor but
rather
> an abscess or an infectious area.  But the area is rather large (I saw the
> MRI) and the surgeon is concerned that if the antibiotics don't stem it
> quickly, it could get into the spinal column.  It is not deep within the
> brain but rather toward the outside right now.  We are not thrilled with
> this development, but it seems the best course.  The surgery should last
> until about midnight.  Anyone out there who will pray would be greatly
> appreciated.  And, yes, Dr. Meyer, he IS a fighter.  It meant so much to
him
> when I told him you had said that.  It brought tears to his eyes.  He is
> very encouraged by all who are praying.  We need it in the next few
hours!!!
>
> Thanks again --
>
> Carole and Ted (kind of tired but hanging in there -- both of us)
>
>
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