Need Pixie Dust

[matt&jakesmom]

We have a trip planned at the end of August. Two weeks ago I had numbness and tingling sensation in right arm. Had MRI done last week and results showed a herinated disc and also a spot near the neck on C2. Of course in the report it listed neoplasam (tumor). Doctor also kept asking if there is history of MS in family, which there is not. I do go for another MRI tomorrow for the head and rest of spinal cord. They also have to do a spinal tap.

Please keep me in your prayers. I have to tell you I am scared and I have been "begging" God to take care of me and not to let this be serious. I have a DH and two DS's ages 11 & 9. We haven't told them anything because we don't have all the information. They are so excited for the trip.

Come h*** or high water I have to make it to WDW. Disney is my happy place.

Thanks ahead of time for all your thoughts and prayers. When I know more information, I will let you all know.

Tamra

 

[gelebean]

You will be in my prayers.

 

[julsmom]

 

[cart-mom]

You are in my prayers..

 

[guitarob]

You're in mine as well.

 

[SnwflkCts]

... I went thru some medical tests recently - turned out to be ok but while it was going on, I kept thinking - darn, what if I don't make it back to WDW so I am praying that it turns out ok for you (nothing serious) and you can make the trip to your happy place.

 

[jt'smom]

Hi Tamra,

I'm also a "Jake's mom", he's 12 now, but I was dx'd with a brainstem glioma when he was just 5. I know it is so scary when you see some spot on your MRI that shouldn't be there, and I also went through the question of whether it was MS or not. When the doc told me I wasn't "lucky" enough for it to be MS, my dh and I were terrified and prayed long and hard. I've always had tremendous faith in our Lord, but this whole experience has taught me to try and live each and every day with joy and excitement and I can't think of a better place than being in Disney! I've been twice since my brain surgery and am going back in 6 days with ds and 2 teenage nephews! Try and not worry too much (sorry, I know I wanted to slap people when they said that) and enjoy your trip this time. And not to make light, but my ds LOVES that I have a permanent Handicapped Parking placard... he says that if I have to live with a brain tumor than at least I should get the benefit of closer parking! Don't anyone get offended by that please!!!

 

[TerrytownGrl]

Tamra,

I'll be praying for you and your family. Hope you all can make it back to your happy place next month as planned.


Christie

 

[matt&jakesmom]

jt'smom-Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I am glad to hear that you are doing well and that you will be going back to WDW. My co worker just told me that "God did not give me a spirit of fear but of love, power and a sound mind." She told me to think of that when the "bad" thoughts enter in. It says a lot.

Have a wonderful trip and I'll keep you posted.

 

[BlondeAlligator]

I will be thinking of you & your family & sending you lots of happy, healthy vibes!

Please keep us posted as you find out more information!

Allison

 

[NanaV]

Tamra,
I'm praying for you, as you undergo your tests tomorrow. I pray that God will pour out His grace upon you & your family and grant you comfort and peace.

 

[Tink3Bell]

You are in my prayers also! Pixie Dust to you!

 

[pixiedotcom]

Thinking of you and sending lots of goodness your way!!!

 

[WriteDisney]

Hope things turn out well!!

 

[Sorceress_Minnie]

My prayers are with you and for you and your family.

 

[kimis]

Hi Tamra I just pm'd you. Please read it. It might help some.

 

[BebopBaloo]

You and your family will be in my prayers. It is difficult as a parent to be placed in such daunting situations. Fortunately, our God is an awesome God. He makes all things beautiful.

 

[grimley1968]

Here's sending you some pixie dust and prayers that it's not serious. My DW is having some tests done for a condition (not similar to yours), and if it is what we hope it's not, it probably means surgery and no trip to WDW this year. I'm hoping the upcoming tests are negative, not only for her and you, but also for our upcoming possible trip. We might need it, one way or the other. I hope everything works out well for you!

 

[CanadianGuy]

I have actually have several "We think you have MS" scares over my life.. starting when I was just 17. Nobody has ever said definitely that I do or do not at this point so I just keep on going like I don't.. and hope for the best.

The best advice I can share? I try not to worry too much about the things I can't change.

This post is actually a best fit on the "Coping And Compassion Board' here on the DIs and as such, I'll be moving this there.. Over there, you'll find a community of folks who can be very helpful in situations like these.

 

[KPeveler]

I am in the middle of "we think you have MS" and have been told i may/probably have it for the last 7 years, since I was 15. At this point I am bad enough that i almost hope i *do* have it, just so we know what is wrong with me.

Hopefully the tests will come back clear and sometihng as simple as physical therapy will help you