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My wife, Earlene, is having surgery this Thursday at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville to remove a GIST (gastrointestinal stroma tumor) from her outer stomach wall. This is a very rare condition and many doctors never seen a case in their entire career.
She had a needle aspiration biopsy, but it was inconclusive because of the coloration. The doctor was able to tell that her lymph nodes and liver are not involved, so that is a positive.
We have talked to several nurses, and none have ever heard of this condition. Earlene will be required to spend four days and four nights in the hospital.
When the mass was first discovered, she was advised that she could opt to have a CT scan every six months to monitor the situation, but after the biopsy which showed heterogeneous coloration, the doctor recommended removal, but he said it was not urgent. But, when you are the person whose body contains the tumor, you naturally want to have it removed ASAP so that you know what you are dealing with.
Please keep Earlene in your thoughts and prayers. She is looking forward to another season of rooting for Dave Darland, and hopes to see him drive to victory on April 16th,which is her birthday, at Lawrenceburg.
Thanks

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Praying for your family!

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Having had a few fairly major surgeries myself I will def. be pulling for her. Plus, how can you NOT wish the best for a fellow Darland fan? :D Keep us posted.

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Ron, Prayers go out to Earlene and yourself.

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Ron,

So sorry to hear the news about Earlene. Kelly and I are thinking of her and will be praying for positive results. If you need anything or we can help in any way please let me know. Our thoughts and prayers will also be with you as well in this difficult time.

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Ron my wife and I will be praying for Earlene and you and hopeing for the best! I live in Evansville also so if you need anything please let me know ! just send a PM Jim :)

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Consider the prayer request done and ongoing from here on the other side of the state.

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Ron, I'll be hoping the best for your wife and you.

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Best wishes from our house to yours, Ron and Earline :6:

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Earlene is in my thoughts and prayers! You too! Please keep us updated!

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Will keep her in my prayers

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Ron,
earlene will be in my prayers also.im sure with all of us pulling we will get her through with flying colors.

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Will be praying. God be with you both.

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Ron,

My thoughts and prayers will be with you both.

Tim Wolffrum aka Cowboy

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Ron, prayers are on there way for all to go well with Earlene's surgery.

God Bless both of you,

Patti

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ron, wishing both of you the best. see you both at the burg.:6:

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Earlene, prayers for healing to you. May you come through this raring to go come race season.

Ron, same to you, buddy. I can relate as my wife has endured multiple medical issues, with several resulting in surgery. Hang in there.

Lord, watch over Ron, Earlene and their loved ones. And also the medical staff that is caring for her.

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Prayers to Earlene and you Ron.

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Thanks so much to all of you for the prayers and kind words. It is truly appreciated.

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Ron, you and Earlene have our prayers.

Mary and Gregg Sauer

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Will keep Earlene in my prayers,Ron.

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My prayers will be STRONGLY for the miller family, my church will aso know about the problem also, GOD BLESS YOU BOTH

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We are praying for you and your family.

Jerry #66j
stida.com

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It has been proven over the years that Prayer Circles from IOW work. Our best to you are your Family and of course, our Prayers as well...

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Our thoughts are with her during this difficut time. Hopes her dream come true on her birthday.

The Hughes Family

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I will also be praying for Earlene.
I would also like to leave you this blessing from the book of Numbers 6:24
The LORD bless you and keep you
The LORD make His face shine upon you
And be gracious to you
The LORD lift up His countenance upon you
And give you His peace
God bless you all
Please get intouch with me
if you want to pray or just talk

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Looks like whatever it is, they must have caught it early, Ron. That's a blessing, right there. I pray that both of you have a good day, tomorrow.

Jerry

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Ron,my prayers and thoughts are with Earline and you in this difficult time.

I'll send my prayers your way. I feel your pain, my mother just fought her second battle with cancer.. I wish your wife as well as your family the best.
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Ron, I hope everything went well today... I've been thinking about you guys today. Take care!

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Ron,

I have been thinking about you and Earlene. Hope everything went well today and looking forward to your next update.

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Ron
Our prayers are with you and your family
Al & Loretta Pierce

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Earlene and I really appreciate all of the prayers and support. The surgery went well. It was done laparoscopically which is a big plus. The tumor was less than 5cm, which means that is less likely to be cancer, but it will be Monday before we know for sure.
I will give you another update as soon as I can.
Thanks to all for your concern.

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Bill Gardner I would like to know just HOW ARE YOU DOING?