Sad News

[Guest guest]

Oh , this is sad news indeed and you are upset with good reason.

It's all so sad and shocking and I hope that she feels peace now, she

deserves that.

I am sure you were honoured just to have those few short talks, and she was

too.

You are right in tat there is something to be learned in all of this, we

never know what is happening in the lives of othes and this shows that we

muct take the tiem to find out and help if possible!

Jill

[Guest guest]

Oh , this is sad news indeed and you are upset with good reason.

It's all so sad and shocking and I hope that she feels peace now, she

deserves that.

I am sure you were honoured just to have those few short talks, and she was

too.

You are right in tat there is something to be learned in all of this, we

never know what is happening in the lives of othes and this shows that we

muct take the tiem to find out and help if possible!

Jill

[Guest guest]

I should add one more thing -

Just about a month ago, I went through these very thoughts because a friend of

ours comitted suicide.

He was married to a woman who worked with my husband.

They went over to England with us, and are still there. They have 2 kids. The

wife was the breadwinner of the family. Dad stayed home with the kids.

They were going through a separation.

His wife found him in the garage.

The last time I saw him, I had a heated discusion about Bill Gates with him, and

I know I said some pretty mean things to him.

Oh, it just makes a person feel so horrible when they know they've done or said

something to someone that wasn't too nice, and they find out later just how

fragile the person really was.

I have to try to remember not to do that. I'm the kind of person who speaks her

mind. I often put my foot in my mouth. I'm so self centered!

I have to start thinking about other people's feelings.

sad news

Don't know why I feel compeled to tell you this, especially since I haven't

posted anything in weeks. I have been reading

just about everything, though.

Here goes anyway -

The receptionist at my physical therapist went kayaking a week ago in a local

lake (there's lots around me) and has dissapeared.

They are still searching the lake for her.

She apparently has comitted suicide. She came from an horrible family, and

the fact that her daughter wouldn't let her

see her new baby - a first granddaughter - put her over the edge. She called

everyone at work the night before telling them

she wouldn't be at work the next day, borrowed a friends kayake, and hasn't

been seen since. The kayake was in the lake

empty, and her car is still parked at her friend's house.

I found all this out from my daughter's doctor yesterday. I heard the story

of it from my kids, but thought it was just a rumor. You

know how kids tell stories.

And sure enough, I found the story on my computer. (Haven't been reading the

local news much lately)

This is so devistating to me. She wasn't a friend, but I had many talks with

her.

I was always complaining about my pain problems to her. If I had only known

about her pain, I wouldn't have complained to her.

It was all just me, me, me.

It amazes me that as we go about our daily lives, and come in contact with

different people, that we don't have any clue as to

what's going on in their lives.

We should all try to remember this when we come across a rude or unfriendly

person. We really don't know why they are acting the way they are, and it

could be something terrible. This woman was never rude (she did always seem

like she'd rather be somwhere

else), but I think you know what I mean.

Thanks for reading. It just makes me feel better to write stuff down when

it's bothering me.

Big Hugs,

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ceda/

a..

[Guest guest]

I should add one more thing -

Just about a month ago, I went through these very thoughts because a friend of

ours comitted suicide.

He was married to a woman who worked with my husband.

They went over to England with us, and are still there. They have 2 kids. The

wife was the breadwinner of the family. Dad stayed home with the kids.

They were going through a separation.

His wife found him in the garage.

The last time I saw him, I had a heated discusion about Bill Gates with him, and

I know I said some pretty mean things to him.

Oh, it just makes a person feel so horrible when they know they've done or said

something to someone that wasn't too nice, and they find out later just how

fragile the person really was.

I have to try to remember not to do that. I'm the kind of person who speaks her

mind. I often put my foot in my mouth. I'm so self centered!

I have to start thinking about other people's feelings.

sad news

Don't know why I feel compeled to tell you this, especially since I haven't

posted anything in weeks. I have been reading

just about everything, though.

Here goes anyway -

The receptionist at my physical therapist went kayaking a week ago in a local

lake (there's lots around me) and has dissapeared.

They are still searching the lake for her.

She apparently has comitted suicide. She came from an horrible family, and

the fact that her daughter wouldn't let her

see her new baby - a first granddaughter - put her over the edge. She called

everyone at work the night before telling them

she wouldn't be at work the next day, borrowed a friends kayake, and hasn't

been seen since. The kayake was in the lake

empty, and her car is still parked at her friend's house.

I found all this out from my daughter's doctor yesterday. I heard the story

of it from my kids, but thought it was just a rumor. You

know how kids tell stories.

And sure enough, I found the story on my computer. (Haven't been reading the

local news much lately)

This is so devistating to me. She wasn't a friend, but I had many talks with

her.

I was always complaining about my pain problems to her. If I had only known

about her pain, I wouldn't have complained to her.

It was all just me, me, me.

It amazes me that as we go about our daily lives, and come in contact with

different people, that we don't have any clue as to

what's going on in their lives.

We should all try to remember this when we come across a rude or unfriendly

person. We really don't know why they are acting the way they are, and it

could be something terrible. This woman was never rude (she did always seem

like she'd rather be somwhere

else), but I think you know what I mean.

Thanks for reading. It just makes me feel better to write stuff down when

it's bothering me.

Big Hugs,

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ceda/

a..

[Guest guest]

How very sad, ! I know what you mean by us meeting people and

never really knowing what their lives are like. Makes one stop to

think doesn't it? I pray for her family.

Love Lana

>

> The receptionist at my physical therapist went kayaking a week ago

in a local lake (there's lots around me) and has dissapeared.

> They are still searching the lake for her.

[Guest guest]

How very sad, ! I know what you mean by us meeting people and

never really knowing what their lives are like. Makes one stop to

think doesn't it? I pray for her family.

Love Lana

>

> The receptionist at my physical therapist went kayaking a week ago

in a local lake (there's lots around me) and has dissapeared.

> They are still searching the lake for her.

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

I'm so glad you are back, it's been a long time since we've heard from you.

I haven't been able to be on much either because of all the stuff going on

at home and my continuing stuff. I don't know what compelled you to tell us

about the woman that committed suicide. But just feel like you must have a

deep love for a person you knew causally and the ultimate decision and

action she took came as a shock to you. Please don't ever think or even

relate this to yourself if subconsciously you think this could happen to

you. Just a stupid thought of mine. We're all always here! Maybe it was just

away to get back in touch with us. You can't do " what if " You had known or

talked to this person, she put out the signal closest to the people she knew

and they didn't pick up on it. I'm so sorry it makes you feel bad but it is

good to talk about it! Let me know how you all are doing.

Love, S.

sad news

> Don't know why I feel compeled to tell you this, especially since I

haven't posted anything in weeks. I have been reading

> just about everything, though.

> Here goes anyway -

>

> The receptionist at my physical therapist went kayaking a week ago in a

local lake (there's lots around me) and has dissapeared.

> They are still searching the lake for her.

>

> She apparently has comitted suicide. She came from an horrible family,

and the fact that her daughter wouldn't let her

> see her new baby - a first granddaughter - put her over the edge. She

called everyone at work the night before telling them

> she wouldn't be at work the next day, borrowed a friends kayake, and

hasn't been seen since. The kayake was in the lake

> empty, and her car is still parked at her friend's house.

> I found all this out from my daughter's doctor yesterday. I heard the

story of it from my kids, but thought it was just a rumor. You

> know how kids tell stories.

> And sure enough, I found the story on my computer. (Haven't been reading

the local news much lately)

>

> This is so devistating to me. She wasn't a friend, but I had many talks

with her.

> I was always complaining about my pain problems to her. If I had only

known about her pain, I wouldn't have complained to her.

> It was all just me, me, me.

>

> It amazes me that as we go about our daily lives, and come in contact with

different people, that we don't have any clue as to

> what's going on in their lives.

>

> We should all try to remember this when we come across a rude or

unfriendly person. We really don't know why they are acting the way they

are, and it

> could be something terrible. This woman was never rude (she did always

seem like she'd rather be somwhere

> else), but I think you know what I mean.

>

> Thanks for reading. It just makes me feel better to write stuff down when

it's bothering me.

>

> Big Hugs,

>

>

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ceda/

>

> a..

[Guest guest]

This is a very hard thing for me to find out as I'm sure it is for all of us. There is no one who thought more carefully about transplant. Sherry weighed her options, researched, educated herself, prayed about it and made her decision to go for it. Unfortunately the outcome was the opposite of what she and her family wished for.

Though I'd rather have her here with us, I'm confident that she is gone to a place where she doesn't have to worry about her lungs anymore.

Beth

Moderator

Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08

To: Breathe-Support Sent: Monday, March 2, 2009 10:50:55 AMSubject: Sad News

Hi all,This is the rough part of this disease and being a member of support group.... Another one of our members has passed away. Sherry got called for a lung on Thursday, February 26 and unfortunately, never made it off the table. She passed away on Friday, February 27th. Here is the link to her notice: http://legacy. suburbanchicagon ews.com/STNG- BeaconNews/ Obituaries. asp?Page=Lifestory & PersonId= 124724037.If you would like to send a condolence card to her husband, Max, their address is 14192 Beals Chapel Road, Lenoir City, TN, 37772.Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.Leanne

[Guest guest]

MB

I do so hope all her family knew and understood and was comfortable with

her decision. We do sometimes overlook the fact that regardless of the

one year success rates, whether 75% or 80%, that leaves a very

significant risk. My mother once had a surgery that she and all of us

knew going in had a 20% probability of not surviving the surgery

(quadruple heart bypass in 1969). Fortunately, we all knew it was the

right choice for her regardless. I hope they continue to improve the

process for all of you who are potential candidates.

Sherry did understand and found a hospital she was comfortable with and

I so hope her family can picture her even now saying that she's glad she

went for it even if it didn't work out.

It's still very hard to digest as I've known those who died

post-transplant but she's the first person I've personally known to die

during the transplant. I know she's fine now, but just hope her family

knows that as well and realizes a strong woman did what she felt she had

to do.

>

> This is a very hard thing for me to find out as I'm sure it is for all

of us. There is no one who thought more carefully about transplant.

Sherry weighed her options, researched, educated herself, prayed about

it and made her decision to go for it. Unfortunately the outcome was the

opposite of what she and her family wished for.

> Though I'd rather have her here with us, I'm confident that she is

gone to a place where she doesn't have to worry about her lungs anymore.

>

> Beth

> Moderator

> Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08

>

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: Leanne ls_pulmonaryfibrosis@...

> To: Breathe-Support

> Sent: Monday, March 2, 2009 10:50:55 AM

> Subject: Sad News

>

>

> Hi all,

> This is the rough part of this disease and being a member of support

> group.... Another one of our members has passed away. Sherry

> got called for a lung on Thursday, February 26 and unfortunately,

> never made it off the table. She passed away on Friday, February

> 27th. Here is the link to her notice:

> http://legacy. suburbanchicagon ews.com/STNG- BeaconNews/ Obituaries.

asp?

> Page=Lifestory& PersonId= 124724037.

>

> If you would like to send a condolence card to her husband, Max, their

> address is 14192 Beals Chapel Road, Lenoir City, TN, 37772.

>

> Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.

>

> Leanne

>

[Guest guest]

OMG. I am just stunned. Sherry and I often talked back and forth privately and this is almost to quick to absorb.

MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!

Sad News

Hi all,This is the rough part of this disease and being a member of support group.... Another one of our members has passed away. Sherry got called for a lung on Thursday, February 26 and unfortunately, never made it off the table. She passed away on Friday, February 27th. Here is the link to her notice: http://legacy. suburbanchicagon ews.com/STNG- BeaconNews/ Obituaries. asp?Page=Lifestory & PersonId= 124724037.If you would like to send a condolence card to her husband, Max, their address is 14192 Beals Chapel Road, Lenoir City, TN, 37772.Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.Leanne

[Guest guest]

OMG. I am just stunned. Sherry and I often talked back and forth privately and this is almost to quick to absorb.

MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!

Sad News

Hi all,This is the rough part of this disease and being a member of support group.... Another one of our members has passed away. Sherry got called for a lung on Thursday, February 26 and unfortunately, never made it off the table. She passed away on Friday, February 27th. Here is the link to her notice: http://legacy. suburbanchicagon ews.com/STNG- BeaconNews/ Obituaries. asp?Page=Lifestory & PersonId= 124724037.If you would like to send a condolence card to her husband, Max, their address is 14192 Beals Chapel Road, Lenoir City, TN, 37772.Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.Leanne

[Guest guest]

I am so very sorry to hear this about Sherry.

Pink Joyce IPF 3/06 Pennsylvania

Donate Life Listed 1/09

www.transplantfund.org---

Subject: Sad NewsTo: Breathe-Support Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 10:50 AM

Hi all,This is the rough part of this disease and being a member of support group.... Another one of our members has passed away. Sherry got called for a lung on Thursday, February 26 and unfortunately, never made it off the table. She passed away on Friday, February 27th. Here is the link to her notice: http://legacy. suburbanchicagon ews.com/STNG- BeaconNews/ Obituaries. asp?Page=Lifestory & PersonId= 124724037.If you would like to send a condolence card to her husband, Max, their address is 14192 Beals Chapel Road, Lenoir City, TN, 37772.Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.Leanne

[Guest guest]

I am so very sorry to hear this about Sherry.

Pink Joyce IPF 3/06 Pennsylvania

Donate Life Listed 1/09

www.transplantfund.org---

Subject: Sad NewsTo: Breathe-Support Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 10:50 AM

Hi all,This is the rough part of this disease and being a member of support group.... Another one of our members has passed away. Sherry got called for a lung on Thursday, February 26 and unfortunately, never made it off the table. She passed away on Friday, February 27th. Here is the link to her notice: http://legacy. suburbanchicagon ews.com/STNG- BeaconNews/ Obituaries. asp?Page=Lifestory & PersonId= 124724037.If you would like to send a condolence card to her husband, Max, their address is 14192 Beals Chapel Road, Lenoir City, TN, 37772.Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.Leanne

[Guest guest]

i'm very sad to hear this. my thoughts are

with her family and the people here who knew

her well.

may, scotland

>

> Hi all,

> This is the rough part of this disease and being a member of

support

> group.... Another one of our members has passed away. Sherry

> got called for a lung on Thursday, February 26 and unfortunately,

> never made it off the table. She passed away on Friday, February

> 27th. Here is the link to her notice:

> http://legacy.suburbanchicagonews.com/STNG-

BeaconNews/Obituaries.asp?

> Page=Lifestory&PersonId=124724037.

>

> If you would like to send a condolence card to her husband, Max,

their

> address is 14192 Beals Chapel Road, Lenoir City, TN, 37772.

>

> Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.

>

> Leanne

>

[Guest guest]

i'm very sad to hear this. my thoughts are

with her family and the people here who knew

her well.

may, scotland

>

> Hi all,

> This is the rough part of this disease and being a member of

support

> group.... Another one of our members has passed away. Sherry

> got called for a lung on Thursday, February 26 and unfortunately,

> never made it off the table. She passed away on Friday, February

> 27th. Here is the link to her notice:

> http://legacy.suburbanchicagonews.com/STNG-

BeaconNews/Obituaries.asp?

> Page=Lifestory&PersonId=124724037.

>

> If you would like to send a condolence card to her husband, Max,

their

> address is 14192 Beals Chapel Road, Lenoir City, TN, 37772.

>

> Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.

>

> Leanne

>

[Guest guest]

VALE Sherry, may you Rest In Peace.

I'm thinking of her family & what a shock they must be enduring... so much Hope to be dashed so suddenly.

Condolences to them all.

in Oz>> Hi all,> This is the rough part of this disease and being a member of support > group.... Another one of our members has passed away. Sherry > got called for a lung on Thursday, February 26 and unfortunately, > never made it off the table. She passed away on Friday, February > 27th. Here is the link to her notice: > http://legacy.suburbanchicagonews.com/STNG-BeaconNews/Obituaries.asp?> Page=Lifestory & PersonId=124724037.> > If you would like to send a condolence card to her husband, Max, their > address is 14192 Beals Chapel Road, Lenoir City, TN, 37772.> > Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.> > Leanne>

[Guest guest]

VALE Sherry, may you Rest In Peace.

I'm thinking of her family & what a shock they must be enduring... so much Hope to be dashed so suddenly.

Condolences to them all.

in Oz>> Hi all,> This is the rough part of this disease and being a member of support > group.... Another one of our members has passed away. Sherry > got called for a lung on Thursday, February 26 and unfortunately, > never made it off the table. She passed away on Friday, February > 27th. Here is the link to her notice: > http://legacy.suburbanchicagonews.com/STNG-BeaconNews/Obituaries.asp?> Page=Lifestory & PersonId=124724037.> > If you would like to send a condolence card to her husband, Max, their > address is 14192 Beals Chapel Road, Lenoir City, TN, 37772.> > Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.> > Leanne>

[Guest guest]

VALE Sherry, may you Rest In Peace.

I'm thinking of her family & what a shock they must be enduring... so much Hope to be dashed so suddenly.

Condolences to them all.

in Oz>> Hi all,> This is the rough part of this disease and being a member of support > group.... Another one of our members has passed away. Sherry > got called for a lung on Thursday, February 26 and unfortunately, > never made it off the table. She passed away on Friday, February > 27th. Here is the link to her notice: > http://legacy.suburbanchicagonews.com/STNG-BeaconNews/Obituaries.asp?> Page=Lifestory & PersonId=124724037.> > If you would like to send a condolence card to her husband, Max, their > address is 14192 Beals Chapel Road, Lenoir City, TN, 37772.> > Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.> > Leanne>

[Guest guest]

, did you see the video from May to Kerry ?? I cried like a baby.. lol  Love & Prayers, PeggyFlorida,  IPF/UIP 2004"I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet, when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly."  VALE Sherry, may you Rest In Peace.I'm thinking of her family & what a shock they must be enduring... so much Hope to be dashed so suddenly.Condolences to them all. in Oz>> Hi all,> This is the rough part of this disease and being a member of support > group.... Another one of our members has passed away. Sherry  > got called for a lung on Thursday, February 26 and unfortunately, > never made it off the table. She passed away on Friday, February > 27th. Here is the link to her notice: > http://legacy.suburbanchicagonews.com/STNG-BeaconNews/Obituaries.asp?> Page=Lifestory & PersonId=124724037.> > If you would like to send a condolence card to her husband, Max, their > address is 14192 Beals Chapel Road, Lenoir City, TN, 37772.> > Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.> > Leanne>

[Guest guest]

, did you see the video from May to Kerry ?? I cried like a baby.. lol  Love & Prayers, PeggyFlorida,  IPF/UIP 2004"I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet, when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly."  VALE Sherry, may you Rest In Peace.I'm thinking of her family & what a shock they must be enduring... so much Hope to be dashed so suddenly.Condolences to them all. in Oz>> Hi all,> This is the rough part of this disease and being a member of support > group.... Another one of our members has passed away. Sherry  > got called for a lung on Thursday, February 26 and unfortunately, > never made it off the table. She passed away on Friday, February > 27th. Here is the link to her notice: > http://legacy.suburbanchicagonews.com/STNG-BeaconNews/Obituaries.asp?> Page=Lifestory & PersonId=124724037.> > If you would like to send a condolence card to her husband, Max, their > address is 14192 Beals Chapel Road, Lenoir City, TN, 37772.> > Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.> > Leanne>

[Guest guest]

, did you see the video from May to Kerry ?? I cried like a baby.. lol  Love & Prayers, PeggyFlorida,  IPF/UIP 2004"I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet, when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly."  VALE Sherry, may you Rest In Peace.I'm thinking of her family & what a shock they must be enduring... so much Hope to be dashed so suddenly.Condolences to them all. in Oz>> Hi all,> This is the rough part of this disease and being a member of support > group.... Another one of our members has passed away. Sherry  > got called for a lung on Thursday, February 26 and unfortunately, > never made it off the table. She passed away on Friday, February > 27th. Here is the link to her notice: > http://legacy.suburbanchicagonews.com/STNG-BeaconNews/Obituaries.asp?> Page=Lifestory & PersonId=124724037.> > If you would like to send a condolence card to her husband, Max, their > address is 14192 Beals Chapel Road, Lenoir City, TN, 37772.> > Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.> > Leanne>

[Guest guest]

I am so sorry to hear this news. It is a sad reminder that lungs don't work like auto parts - you can't just always swap them out for a new set. My heart goes out to the family. Thanks for letting us know.

Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome 02/ PF 06

>> This is a very hard thing for me to find out as I'm sure it is for all of us. There is no one who thought more carefully about transplant. Sherry weighed her options, researched, educated herself, prayed about it and made her decision to go for it. Unfortunately the outcome was the opposite of what she and her family wished for.> Though I'd rather have her here with us, I'm confident that she is gone to a place where she doesn't have to worry about her lungs anymore.> > Beth> Moderator> Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08> > > > > > ________________________________> To: Breathe-Support > Sent: Monday, March 2, 2009 10:50:55 AM> Subject: Sad News> > > Hi all,> This is the rough part of this disease and being a member of support > group.... Another one of our members has passed away. Sherry > got called for a lung on Thursday, February 26 and unfortunately, > never made it off the table. She passed away on Friday, February > 27th. Here is the link to her notice: > http://legacy. suburbanchicagon ews.com/STNG- BeaconNews/ Obituaries. asp?> Page=Lifestory & PersonId= 124724037.> > If you would like to send a condolence card to her husband, Max, their > address is 14192 Beals Chapel Road, Lenoir City, TN, 37772.> > Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.> > Leanne>

[Guest guest]

I am so sorry to hear this news. It is a sad reminder that lungs don't work like auto parts - you can't just always swap them out for a new set. My heart goes out to the family. Thanks for letting us know.

Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome 02/ PF 06

>> This is a very hard thing for me to find out as I'm sure it is for all of us. There is no one who thought more carefully about transplant. Sherry weighed her options, researched, educated herself, prayed about it and made her decision to go for it. Unfortunately the outcome was the opposite of what she and her family wished for.> Though I'd rather have her here with us, I'm confident that she is gone to a place where she doesn't have to worry about her lungs anymore.> > Beth> Moderator> Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08> > > > > > ________________________________> To: Breathe-Support > Sent: Monday, March 2, 2009 10:50:55 AM> Subject: Sad News> > > Hi all,> This is the rough part of this disease and being a member of support > group.... Another one of our members has passed away. Sherry > got called for a lung on Thursday, February 26 and unfortunately, > never made it off the table. She passed away on Friday, February > 27th. Here is the link to her notice: > http://legacy. suburbanchicagon ews.com/STNG- BeaconNews/ Obituaries. asp?> Page=Lifestory & PersonId= 124724037.> > If you would like to send a condolence card to her husband, Max, their > address is 14192 Beals Chapel Road, Lenoir City, TN, 37772.> > Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.> > Leanne>

[Guest guest]

Hi Air Family, so sorry to read this. I read Sherry's notice, she was born and raised about an hour away from me in Chicagoland. I've been away from the board for a few days as my Mom is still, or back in, the hospital. There was emergency back surgery last Wednesday, as compression fractures and tumors were seen on MRI. Pathology shows Adeno Carcinoma, lung cancer, tumors at mid and lower spine, the larger tumor at L3, growing out of the bone. Thanks to all I've e-mailed and chatted with already. I'll be around, thanks, Suzi.

[Guest guest]

Hi Air Family, so sorry to read this. I read Sherry's notice, she was born and raised about an hour away from me in Chicagoland. I've been away from the board for a few days as my Mom is still, or back in, the hospital. There was emergency back surgery last Wednesday, as compression fractures and tumors were seen on MRI. Pathology shows Adeno Carcinoma, lung cancer, tumors at mid and lower spine, the larger tumor at L3, growing out of the bone. Thanks to all I've e-mailed and chatted with already. I'll be around, thanks, Suzi.