Carol M - MIA

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Dear Group and Family,

Sorry I have been out-of-touched for quite a while (seems like forever!).

First I had computer problems and still cannot get my lap top to work for the

internet - a router thing that my son set up for me. (he lives 4 hours away).

BUT my desktop does NOW ( 325 messages later).

My husband got sick on the 23 or April - they thought it was Gallbladder, so

he went thru the Ultra Sound and then a CT Scan. He currently has a severe

case of Gasritis - BUT the CT Scan showed a tumor on his right Kidney. It is

approximately 2 inches long, and the Dr. says it is " worrisome for malignancy " .

We have an HMO insurance, and although you thing that referral for something

like this would be a snap - it took 3 days - that was because I called them.

Then they only have 1 Dr. that does this type of surgery, and he is out of

town until next Tuesday - We have his first appointment on that day (his office

staff seem really nice and understanding).

My daughter - who lives here - is having a custody battle with her Ex husband

for their 4 year old son. ( The " Dad " left when the child was born and

showed up when he was 3??)My husband and I have been his other parent and

security

for that time. The state of California seems to believe that each parent

needs custody on alternate weeks at a time. This is very upsetting to all of

us,

and my daughter is totally paralyzed by this - my husband told her that she

needed to get an attorney - and she exploded at him - so now we are the bad guys

and she is not there.

Sorry for the pity party - this is just why I am not there - all of you are

in my personal prayers, please put my husband and family in yours.

Gentle Hugs & Prayers,

Carol M. in CA