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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 > =================== > > > 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) > > > ______________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com >