First Update (2/27/09) - 8:39 AM

Here is the first update Dad sent out on Friday, Mom's first day of surgery:

MRI results showed the tumor is still there, but no change and no further damage to vertebrae.

Cindy was taken back for surgery just before 8am. I was able to be with her in the surgery prep room for the 45 minutes before she went back. I read scripture to her the whole time. Her spirits were high. She is in His hands.

The surgery is expected to begin around 9am. I expect an update from the nurse shortly thereafter and then every two hours from there.

I'll keep you posted.

-Rick