Fay, January 24

We kind of had a real blow delivered today. So before I tell you what happened, I want you each to know that we believe when all is said and done, Fay will be okay.

We met with the surgeon today. He was very kind to Fay. We discussed what the surgery was going to involve and the magnitude of what needed to be done. The tumor is very large. Because of the size, they believe it will be very vascular also. This type of tumor usually presents itself with no pain. When there is pain, then comes the likelihood, that even though the biopsy came back negative, they're is a malignancy. The other reason for such intense pain is that possibly the tumor is involved with the spinal chord.

Fay was admitted today and a Thoracic nerve block was performed. (I don't think I said that right, but it's an epideral block, but higher up the spine.) When I left Fay tonight, she was comfortable. It has been a long two weeks of very intense pain. Surgery is set for Wednesday afternoon. From Surgery, Fay will be admitted into ICU. We hope to have her home in a week. The doctor said this surgery is in magnitude to that of open heart surgery.

Again, even with the blow we received today of the likelihood of a malignancy, we can't help but feel, when all is said and done, that Fay will be okay. If she needs more treatments after the birth of this little one, it will be okay. Please continue your prayers. They are a great support to us and Fay.