OUR RETURN VACATION/ RISHA / NICOLE

[Guest guest]

Hey there... : )

I wanted to let you all know that my family and I will be away for the

next week, WE are returning to Disney where this nightmare began 4 years ago.

BUT this time will be different, for we KNOW this beast will not rear its ugly

head. Brandan continues to do well, although battling the residual pain he

has had since surgery he is still better than he was before his surgery. He

will be celebrating his 18th birthday there and has a friend joining us from

Georgia. If anyone is looking for me please let them know I am visiting Mickey

Mouse and will be back soon.. : ) It is because of the family here and his

many angels that have traveled with us on our journey, that my son got his

second

chance, and because of everyone, angels included our dream vacation is now

becoming a reality.

I wanted to let you all know also that Risha the little girl from

California who is 7 is having her surgery on the 8th of March with Dr.

Sutherland in

MN. PLEASE keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers..she is the

youngest patient to have this surgery. I have talked with her Mom a few times

and she knows how many people are praying this will be a complete success for

her.

Also, is again in the hospital with a severe attack, I recently

spoke with her Mom, PLEASE again keep her and her family in your thoughts and

prayers...she like many have been through so very much with this disease.

Some of you might remember her she was at the symposium with her family last

year.

I will keep you updated as I hear any news from either family, but I

thought the added prayers would dearly be appreciated. As always keeping you

and yours in our thoughts and prayers....KEEP SMILING(CUZ SOMETIMES ITS ALL ONE

CAN DO!) TTFN.. : )

Be Back Soon!

Peg Bates

Brwnbare9@...

Massachusetts State Chapter Rep.

Pancreatitis Association Intl.

" It truly is amazing how one person can make a difference. "