I was asked to forward this note to everyone. Joni's going to miss her first
International in something like 40 years. Please send notes and keep her in
your prayers.
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Hello, everyone -
I just spoke with Sally Briner. She was at the hospital yesterday (9/24)
during and after Joni's surgery. She said the doctor was pleased with the
results, that he removed about 12" of colon and that there were 2 tumors
present ... that one appeared to be benign and the other malignant. He
hasn't decided whether or not she'll be on chemotherapy but that she probably
will. The length of the operation was around 1-2 hours, less than Sally had
thought it would be. She said that there is a feeding tube down Joni's
throat so it would be best not to call her in the hospital for a few days
because it's hard for her to talk around it. Joni's daughter is taking care
of the kitty, as well as things at her home. The following are addresses
that you may be concerned with:
HOSPITAL:
Palomar Hospital
Room 754
555 East Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92025
JONI'S HOME:
434 Mahogany Glen
Escondido, CA 92026
Sally said that the surgeon looked like some college kid, but that's what
happens when we begin to add decades to our lives. :) She felt that he
seemed to be quite competent.
Sally asked me to say hello to all of you and she apologized for not being in
touch with you herself, but her computer is down. That's as much information
as I have at this time. If I've missed sending it to anyone who should be
told, please go ahead and let her/him know. There are those who are not
online. Thank you.
Norma Andersen
