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Title: In need of some good vibes...
Post by: NickNels on June 29, 2009, 12:49:20 pm
Sorry for your loss.  It\'s nice to have family by your side at times like these.  My condolences to you and your family
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Post by: jking on June 29, 2009, 12:42:17 pm
our sincerest condolences, robyn. i know its not easy, but try to stay strong and be well. we\'re here if you need us!
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Post by: skalnbyc on June 27, 2009, 06:23:23 pm
All the best to you and your family, Freespirit - sorry to hear this news!
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Post by: Igziabeher on June 27, 2009, 05:29:24 pm
sorry to hear robyn.

my thoughts are with you.
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Post by: Me! on June 27, 2009, 05:24:37 pm
I\'m sorry to hear this, my thoughts, prayers, and love go out to you Robyn.
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Post by: Todd on June 27, 2009, 03:06:34 pm
From Robyn and her family:

Dear Family and Friends,

We are sad to inform you that Beth passed away peacefully at 3:00am, June 25, 2009, with her son Eric by her side.

We are planning to hold graveside services on Sunday, June 28, 2009, at 2:00PM at Congregation Sinai Memorial Park, located on Farwell St in Allington, West Haven, Ct.

click here for directions to Congregation Sinai Memorial Park (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Farwell+St.,+Allingtown,+West+Haven,+CT+&sll=41.325618,-72.954497&sspn=0.008186,0.012617&ie=UTF8&ll=41.286949,-72.979174&spn=0.008191,0.012617&t=h&z=16)

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Connecticut Hospice @ www.hospice.com/donate (http://www.hospice.com/donate.htm)
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Post by: KEN RAFLOWITZ on June 19, 2009, 07:57:44 pm
Robyn, I\'m Sure Your Mom Has A Special Connection With Cosmic Things.
 She Has An Angel For A Daughter!
Trust All Will Be Well With Her In The Next Life!
Her Free Spirit Will Always Be There For You!
Title: In need of some good vibes...
Post by: tmn8r1 on June 19, 2009, 03:45:38 pm
My thoughts are with you and your family. Hang in there and Celebrate all the love she gave. and so it goes......
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Post by: phirehead on June 19, 2009, 09:45:30 am
Quote from: Stephengencs;234057
Hang in there and, most importantly dont waste your time with emotions that keep you from living your life.  I am not saying dont be sad, or its bad to dwell.  MOST IMPORTANTLY, though your mom is still alive at this moment, so make sure that when you are spending time visiting her, whether she is awake or asleep, that you talk to her, get it out, because, though I talk to my dad and Hilary, and my grandparents all the time, it is different.  Make whatever amount of time you have left as meaningful as you can/want.  This is the best advice I can offer at this time.......My thoughts are with you and your mom......

I couldn\'t agree more. I never got to say goodbye to my dad. One day he was just gone. So, whether she can hear you or not, she is here NOW so say whatever it is you need to say. You will always regret it if you don\'t. You have an opportunity that I wish I had. This time right now is a gift. Get it all out.

I\'m thinkin of ya.
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Post by: derickw on June 19, 2009, 09:42:17 am
Quote from: daffodil;234037
how do you say goodbye?  it\'s just an impossible thing to do.  i can only wish you strength and and offer you love.

you dont. you say, i\'ll see you later
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Post by: Stephengencs on June 19, 2009, 09:09:19 am
Robyn, I am sorry to hear about your mom.  I have begun to rationalize life, or should I say death, as something that not one  person on this earth will avoid.  We all must go, and everybody is going to go the way they are supposed to go, whether its a car accident, heart attack, cancer, etc.  Looking at death in this light has helped me deal with the losses I have suffered along the way.

This is why it is so important to not waste time and energy in negative ways.  Why waste the precious seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years away being depressed or angry about **** we have no control over.

Hang in there and, most importantly dont waste your time with emotions that keep you from living your life.  I am not saying dont be sad, or its bad to dwell.  MOST IMPORTANTLY, though your mom is still alive at this moment, so make sure that when you are spending time visiting her, whether she is awake or asleep, that you talk to her, get it out, because, though I talk to my dad and Hilary, and my grandparents all the time, it is different.  Make whatever amount of time you have left as meaningful as you can/want.  This is the best advice I can offer at this time.......My thoughts are with you and your mom......
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Post by: Yoda on June 19, 2009, 07:40:56 am
I\'m sorry to hear that Robyn.  If you need anything, let me know...
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Post by: wildcoyote on June 19, 2009, 02:30:53 am
Quote from: daffodil;234037
robyn. ****.  i am so sorry to hear this.  my heart is sinking reading this.  i wish i had some comforting words for you,

That about says it. Words fail me in these situations. Sorry to hear it.
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Post by: daffodil on June 18, 2009, 10:47:52 pm
robyn. ****.  i am so sorry to hear this.  my heart is sinking reading this.  i wish i had some comforting words for you, but the truth is - cancer is HEARTLESS, and it will steal from you that which you hold most dear, with no apologies.  

i had to say goodbye with my mom at a time when her lucidity was limited.  it\'s the most impossible thing i\'ve ever had to do, and it haunts me still.

though, i don\'t know if i could have done it if she was herself (also a pillar of strength, the strongest person i\'ve ever known).  

how do you say goodbye?  it\'s just an impossible thing to do.  i can only wish you strength and and offer you love.
Title: In need of some good vibes...
Post by: FreeSpirit on June 18, 2009, 10:36:43 pm
An update on my mom...

Things are looking pretty dire as of right now.  Probably days, not longer.  She\'s been in a delirium, heavily sedated state, yet also in a "terminal restlessness" in the past few days.  It\'s so weird seeing a parent (pillar of strength) in a weak, vulnerable state.  The docs are saying that this will be the last stage before she passes, and I\'m kind of scared.  

Even with all the warning and preparation, I don\'t think anything can get a person ready for losing a parent.  I\'m hoping she\'ll wake up in the next few days and be responsive enough for me to tell her everything that\'s been going through my mind.  

Like, it\'s funny, there\'s a billboard that I pass by (near the Q bridge) everyday.  It says:  "Did you feel that bump?  Cancer kills.  Check yourself"  It makes me wonder - if she\'d seen that billboard a year ago, if things might have been different?

:idunno: I dunno, I\'m rambling, but I guess I\'m glad I got to see her for these last few months and say goodbye.
Title: In need of some good vibes...
Post by: jocelyn on February 26, 2009, 05:36:39 pm
Robyn- I love you and am thinking about you.
Title: In need of some good vibes...
Post by: FreeSpirit on February 26, 2009, 05:15:01 pm
...or New Jersey! ;)
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Post by: Yoda on February 26, 2009, 08:37:01 am
I\'m sure that you can find some in Bridgeport :duck:
Title: In need of some good vibes...
Post by: FreeSpirit on February 26, 2009, 07:17:08 am
:lol: Thanks everyone!  I\'m not really too bummed about the situation, since my mom has been so strong during the whole ordeal.  Don\'t get me wrong - it makes me sad to know she will not be here but crying/whining/etc. will not help the situation out.  Instead, I\'ll keep going forward and smiling until there\'s a reason not to!  Btw, I am ser bummed about the shortage on midget hookers in Ct  ;)
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Post by: FrankZappa on February 26, 2009, 05:23:35 am
aw, just saw this for the first time and only read robyns first post. (Although while scrolling down this page I think I saw the phrase midget hookers?) :wtf2: :lol:

hope you\'re doing ok robyn! :)
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Post by: peaches626 on February 26, 2009, 12:48:57 am
positive vibrations...

robyn, way to keep your head up- wishin you the best
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Post by: Gfunk on February 25, 2009, 05:19:07 pm
((((((((((((((vibes))))))))))))))))
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Post by: Mark on February 25, 2009, 04:18:13 pm
Hang in there, this is really tough.
Title: In need of some good vibes...
Post by: phirehead on February 25, 2009, 11:51:30 am
Robyn, my thoughts are with you and your mom. It\'s hard to stand by and witness something like this, I know, but you are in a terrific mindset and you can draw strength from that. :Hugs!!:
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Post by: jking on February 25, 2009, 09:08:42 am
way to keep the positivity in such a trying time, robyn! i know its hard, and probably isn\'t around all the time, but its good to see that you\'re at least still positive so far! if there\'s anything we can do, just let us know!! (i used to have a line on a midget hooker... well, more just a midget ****, but i\'m sure she\'d take a couple bucks for her troubles if you insisted... but i\'ve lost her number it seems)
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Post by: lilblondie on February 24, 2009, 09:59:55 pm
i hope to see you soon so i can give you the biggest hug ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! also a good laugh with a yearbook from the early 90\'s xoxoxox
Title: In need of some good vibes...
Post by: derickw on February 24, 2009, 09:15:25 pm
Quote from: FreeSpirit;220863
hmmm. how \'bout a few midget hookers, ellis-d on lights, and a few fungi\'s? ;)  :lol: oh, wait, you\'re married with children ;)

jk, thanks for the thoughts, ryan and... I hope you make it to a bfast show sometime in the next decade, brotha!

good to see your still i goodspirits
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Post by: Yoda on February 24, 2009, 09:03:32 pm
I\'m going to try for Saturday, not looking good with my grandmother, but I\'ll try...  Definitely if TB ever makes it back to NJ...
Title: In need of some good vibes...
Post by: FreeSpirit on February 24, 2009, 08:51:12 pm
hmmm. how \'bout a few midget hookers, ellis-d on lights, and a few fungi\'s? ;)  :lol: oh, wait, you\'re married with children ;)

jk, thanks for the thoughts, ryan and... I hope you make it to a bfast show sometime in the next decade, brotha!
Title: In need of some good vibes...
Post by: Yoda on February 24, 2009, 08:47:31 pm
Robyn - my prayers go out to you.  Let me know if there\'s anything that I can do to help and you got it...
Title: In need of some good vibes...
Post by: FreeSpirit on February 24, 2009, 08:46:09 pm
Thanks, Trey... it\'s definitely been weird dealing with someone who knows that their life is close to being over.  She looks okay, just very thin and frail.  She\'s going kind of ballistic as of lately, but I think it will be ok in the long run.  I dunno.  

Either way, it makes me so thankful that I\'m still alive with a living, breathing heart and I challenge each person who reads this to do something a little deeper than they normally would.  (and yes, that even goes for you, yoda -- complain, whine, & **** more than normal - just to do it! ;) )  Thankfully, we\'re all still here trying to work things out.
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Post by: SkyePrizm on February 24, 2009, 07:30:31 pm
Awe, Robyn, my heart goes out to you.
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Post by: FreeSpirit on February 24, 2009, 06:48:26 pm
Hey jill... I\'ll give you a quick update on things as of right now:

Her spinal surgery went well, but the doctors have all agreed that she\'s terminal.  Her breast cancer has fully spread throughout her bones, and they are suggesting many different medications and chemo.

She has refused all forms of treatment, and is coming to terms with the fact that she\'s at the end of the road.  As of the last week, when I fought with her to start some type of treatment, she hung up on me.  When I called her back a few hours later, her phone # had been disconnected.  I think I also need to start "accepting" her fate, but it\'s so difficult to think that she\'s just giving up.  Anyway, thanks for thinking of me... I guess right now vibes are needed to help her (and me!) deal with what will soon come to be.

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Post by: daffodil on February 24, 2009, 06:21:15 pm
hi - just wondering how robyn\'s mom is doing.
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Post by: ds673488 on November 26, 2008, 02:44:42 pm
good to hear things are looking better!
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Post by: inthewhitelodge on November 26, 2008, 02:00:46 pm
Any bfam is like family.....I send your mom Light in meditation.

OM~
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Post by: stefpav on November 26, 2008, 10:41:17 am
wow...that\'s awful.  i hope everything is alright.  just stay strong and supportive...
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Post by: kindm's on November 26, 2008, 10:17:37 am
RE: Chemo.

I know it may be a weird convo but don\'t leave the herbal remedies off the table. It does help and I really don\'t care about the legal ramifications when it comes to someone getting healthy and winning the battle.

I had it with my mom when my Aunt got diagnosed. I offered my help if they wanted it etc. The conversation with my mom was a little weird as she isn\'t really "hip" so my tip toe-ing around the subject didn\'t sink in, which was kind of funny. So I finally had to be blunt.

But really glad to hear that the first step of her recovery has been positive. That is a great sign
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Post by: oldnewbie on November 26, 2008, 09:01:39 am
hooray for good vibes!!! hooray for robyns mom!!!
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Post by: bellbottomtear on November 26, 2008, 06:47:41 am
Quote from: FreeSpirit;212087
Wow - all the positive thoughts must have worked... for now!  She just got out of surgery, and the doctor had really amazing news.  They said she has made extraordinary progress already.  She is in recovery now, and will start rehabilitation tomorrow afternoon.    If she does alright with rehab, she can start chemo in 6-8 weeks to begin knocking the cancer out of her body.  

Thanks so much for the great vibes & energy everyone! (((hugs)))

I was worried about you when I didn\'t hear from you Sunday.
I am so happy to hear the surgery went well!! and now she can work her back to complete health :)  I know its hard to go through what your going through.  If you need anything don\'t hesitate to ask.
lots of love
xoxoxox
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Post by: jocelyn on November 26, 2008, 05:49:32 am
Thinking of you and your family Robyn. Much love!
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Post by: postom on November 26, 2008, 02:28:18 am
hooray for robyn\'s mom!
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Post by: Wolfman on November 25, 2008, 09:29:30 pm
Go Robyn\'s mom!  Stay strong!
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Post by: mvallo on November 25, 2008, 08:18:39 pm
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ engergy is heading your way.  Stay strong!
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Post by: galenas on November 25, 2008, 08:12:30 pm
oh thank god!! still sending positive energy your way tho, just to be safe! :)
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Post by: FreeSpirit on November 25, 2008, 07:56:15 pm
Wow - all the positive thoughts must have worked... for now!  She just got out of surgery, and the doctor had really amazing news.  They said she has made extraordinary progress already.  She is in recovery now, and will start rehabilitation tomorrow afternoon.    If she does alright with rehab, she can start chemo in 6-8 weeks to begin knocking the cancer out of her body.  

Thanks so much for the great vibes & energy everyone! (((hugs)))
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Post by: tonyajo on November 25, 2008, 07:31:06 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Stay strong.
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Post by: Gfunk on November 25, 2008, 07:12:35 pm
Sorry to hear this Robin. My thoughts are with you and your fam.
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Post by: krispy on November 25, 2008, 06:58:21 pm
my best to you and yours...
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Post by: Rickey Roux on November 25, 2008, 06:13:50 pm
Robyn, my thoughts and prayer are with you.
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Post by: derickw on November 25, 2008, 04:10:18 pm
Quote from: bezerker;212057
best wishes robyn i\'m really sorry to hear this.  we\'re definitely all here for you !

hey Gabo, hows your fam doing....... similar situation, no?
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Post by: bdfreetuna on November 25, 2008, 03:31:34 pm
Best wishes indeed! <3
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Post by: bezerker on November 25, 2008, 03:20:14 pm
best wishes robyn i\'m really sorry to hear this.  we\'re definitely all here for you !
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Post by: peaches626 on November 25, 2008, 03:19:54 pm
robyn, i wish you the best
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Post by: FreeSpirit on November 25, 2008, 03:11:17 pm
Thanks for all the warm wishes and kind words.  She went in for surgery around 1pm, and now I\'m just waiting to hear back from the doctors after they finish. (seems like forever!) I\'ll send some news when I find out anything

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Post by: skalnbyc on November 25, 2008, 02:38:12 pm
Sorry to hear this news, Robin.  My thoughts are definitely with you and your mom.  Best wishes to her!  


A similar thing happened to my grandfather back in the 80s.  In his case, he was averse to going to the doctor.  Finally couldn\'t live with some severe pain he was having and went to a doctor.  Found out he had cancer and it had spread to his bones.  Really a shame because the guy was in his 70s and was athletic enough that he would jog in the Oakland Hills.
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Post by: galenas on November 25, 2008, 01:01:56 pm
omg, robyn! you and yours will be in my thoughts until word comes that all\'s good. channeling all the energies i can from within right now. love you.
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Post by: tmn8r1 on November 25, 2008, 12:47:33 pm
my thoughts and energies are with you, your mom, and family. and so it goes........
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Post by: thatguy on November 25, 2008, 12:29:55 pm
i\'m sorry to hear.stay possitive,hang in there,were all here for you.
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Post by: Mark on November 25, 2008, 11:54:14 am
Robyn, really sorry to hear this. Praying for you and your mom. Hang in there.
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Post by: daffodil on November 25, 2008, 11:42:35 am
no one but you can know how you\'re feeling, but i\'ve just been through something similar.  it is devastating.  don\'t hesitate to write to me if you\'d like.  anteloopy@yahoo.com

~much love and empathy to you~
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Post by: Mamalakabubadaya on November 25, 2008, 11:05:25 am
:( robyn, sorry to hear about what\'s going on. hope things work out okay. hang in there.
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Post by: Me! on November 25, 2008, 11:02:23 am
I\'m really sorry to hear that Robyn.

My love and prayers go out to you and your family.
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Post by: kindm's on November 25, 2008, 10:39:14 am
massive amounts of positive energy heading your way.
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Post by: ds673488 on November 25, 2008, 10:25:38 am
hope everything works out robyn, stay strong
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Post by: SlimPickens on November 25, 2008, 10:06:38 am
You\'ve got my prayers Robyn.
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Post by: princesscaspian on November 25, 2008, 10:05:39 am
really sorry to hear this robyn. . . sending you & your family all my positivity and healing energy today. . . stay strong mama!
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Post by: wildcoyote on November 25, 2008, 10:02:09 am
I wish her all the strength for this fight.
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Post by: lilblondie on November 25, 2008, 09:57:09 am
robyn...i am so sorry to hear that...i will be sending you all my love, hugs and positive energy today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxo
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Post by: jking on November 25, 2008, 09:17:27 am
oh robyn, i\'m so sorry!!!! having recently gone through this sort of thing with jill\'s mom, i want you to know that you have our full support, love and any extra strength we can offer!! there\'s nothing easy about this situation, but try to just get through each day hour-by-hour. if there\'s anything we can do, please just let me know!
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Post by: Yoda on November 25, 2008, 08:51:20 am
Robyn - my thoughts and prayers are with you, your mother and your family.  If there\'s anything that I can do, let me know.
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Post by: derickw on November 25, 2008, 08:50:18 am
wow sorry to hear. i wish you and your mom the strength to pull though
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Post by: FreeSpirit on November 25, 2008, 08:08:59 am
I just got a phone call yesterday saying that my mom was in the hospital, and might not survive the next few days.  Turns out she had breast cancer, but it has spread to her bones, spine, and liver.  She\'s going in for surgery in a few hours and I could use some positive vibes to send her way.   I\'m on my way to the hospital now, and will update any news I get.  thanks :)