MRI Results are in....UPDATE 8/30

[Craftlady]

Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

[Randi]

Oh Laura, no wonder you were shocked to get the result, but now that you know what it is, you get something done about it. Since it's small and slow-growing, I feel positive that you will get rid of it. It's reassuring to hear others have had the operation and is doing well.

Fister and I will keep our paws and fingers crossed for you and send lots of positive thoughts. You will get through this!

[Asiel]

Sending prayers and good vibes that everything will work out for the best as I'm sure it will.

[Felicia's Mom]

Sending you prayers and positive vibes. God Bless!

[kitten645]

It's hard to know what to say to someone about this. Just know that Calvin and I are sending you positive healing thoughts. Namaste.

[Laura's Babies]

What amazes me is how common these tumors are. Everywhere I go I am running into people who have had one or know someone who does and it really makes me wonder what's up with that? What is causing these things that they are so common? Is there something in our environment or food that causes these things?

A lot of you remember my g.nephew Brandon... He had this exact same tumor when he was 9 years old, they did surgery and removed it and it came back and they did surgery on him again at about the age of 12.. The tumors he has now are of a different kind and they said has nothing to do with the kind he had before. BTW, Brandon is still doing great and having himself a good life.

I talked to a guy I worked with that keeps in touch with me. He has a 9 month old grand baby that has a brain tumor and a pretty large one. A BABY! He don't know what kind of tumor it is but he is having surgery to remove it. Poor little baby!

LOL! My Captain called me again last night to check on me, said the crew all day is asking if he has heard anymore from me. Said they are all worried and praying..They get off Wednesday and I am keeping my fingers crossed that I CAN go back next trip (is that to much to hope for?)..

Karen, I am so prone to motion sickness that it isn't funny! Have been almost all my life too. Yea, I know it's funny that I am easily prone to motion sickness and work on a boat but these boats don't rock.. IF ONLY removing mine would get rid of that it sure would change my life! As short as I wear my hair, any hair removal would show but I wouldn't care as long as I get rid of it! I could wear a hat or scarf if it bothered me and I sure wouldn't hide if they shaved my whole head! I'd get myself some big gold loop ear rings and some bright red lipstick..

[Pembroke_Corgi]

It sounds like you are positive about this which I think makes a big difference. You'll be in my thoughts, I hope you have a swift recovery.

[davidpizzica]

Yes Laura, you do have a very positive attitude about this. Positive Pittsburgh prayers and thoughts are coming your way from Concordia.

[phesina]

Laura, this is an amazing report, and your attitude is fantastic.

My kitties and I are all sending you love and prayers and healing energies..

Also prayers that you will be back to work the next trip!

God bless,
Pat and the gang

[chocolatepuppy]

I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers Laura. Stay positive!

[Kirsten]

(((HUGS))) Keeping you in my thoughts, Laura!

Good that you're not in panic. You know, something similar happened to me; 8 years ago, I was diagnosed with a prolactinoma in my pituitary gland. It's still there, very small, and not growing so far. When I first heard the word "tumor", I was in a state of shock, and I guess you felt the same way, 'cause this is really something you don't expect... But once you realize it's most likely benign, you'll get used to the fact that there's something in your brain, and it's not so scary anymore.

Best wishes for your surgery, I'm sure you'll feel much better when that thing is gone!!

[carole]

I am also in awe of you, and admire your great courage and being so positive, and you even have a sense of humour about it, not all of us can do that, it will indeed be helpful in your recovery, i am just so sorry you even have to go through all of this and will be thinking of you and hoping for a good outcome and speedy recovery,HUGS.

[Karen]

Karen, I am so prone to motion sickness that it isn't funny! Have been almost all my life too. Yea, I know it's funny that I am easily prone to motion sickness and work on a boat but these boats don't rock.. IF ONLY removing mine would get rid of that it sure would change my life! As short as I wear my hair, any hair removal would show but I wouldn't care as long as I get rid of it! I could wear a hat or scarf if it bothered me and I sure wouldn't hide if they shaved my whole head! I'd get myself some big gold loop ear rings and some bright red lipstick..

If they do shave any major area, remember - sunblock! Your scalp probably hasn't seen the sun on full since you were a baby!

[Anikaca77]

I am also in awe of you, and admire your great courage and being so positive, and you even have a sense of humour about it, not all of us can do that, it will indeed be helpful in your recovery, i am just so sorry you even have to go through all of this and will be thinking of you and hoping for a good outcome and speedy recovery,HUGS.

Ditto! My prays and hugs.

Melissa

[jennielynn1970]

Thoughts and prayers are going out to you from here in PA. I hope that everything can be resolved quickly and easily. I know you can't wait to get back to work!!!