Hi there, Just wanted to catch up with everyone and see how you are doing. I have not been able to make it to a chat in months, it seems. How is everyone? Where are you in your medical quest? To those of you that have had surgery recently-Allen, Mikki, Neda's hubby-Bill, Ashley...you are all in my prayers. I am praying for your full recovery. I go for my pre-surgery consult with my neurosurgeon and neuroendo on May 10th. I am going for more tests with my PCP soon after. I have been very busy. It seems like I have been away all month! I hava new baby niece, Grace Mekaylyn. She is 3 weeks old. My friend also had a healthy baby girl, Annabelle. We have been very blessed. My other sis is due July 4th, so I am excited! Just a couple more months! I have seen two Josh Groban concerts in the last month, he has such a wonderful voice-even better live! If you get a chance, go see him in concert! He's amazing! www.joshgroban.com Health-wise, I am the same. I had a very bad episode last weekend when I was at work. I was either having an adrenal crisis or a severe migraine (I passed out.) My boss thought I was having a stroke/seizure. It was very sudden. I was slurring my words and could not walk. I avoided going to the er and instead went home and slept for 26 hours. I had horrible fever, nausea, weakness, etc. I felt better after I slept a day. My boss swears she is going to take me to the er if I get that sick again. I would probably let her. I am preparing for post-surgery, I intend on finishing my Masters and getting involved in criminal justice, again. It has been great to be able to set goals and make plans for my future again. I feel like my life has been on hold since diagnosis. Now, with treatment (surgery), I plan on getting back to what I love doing. Well, I hope to hear from all of you, soon. You are all in my prayers. Take care. Meri | 