For those of you who have already been informed about my mothers situation and have sent your well wishes I thank you very much. To those who haven't heard much here's the update/announcement.

This morning my mother was diagnosed with Leukemia. And as you can imagine we all were in complete shock. One minute we are camping in Silent Valley.. the next...emergency room. She was admitted Sunday night. Had a lot of tests done only to confirm that she has Leukemia. Fortunately they caught it in the early stages and will begin Chemotherapy within the next couple of days.

She is currently at USC: Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center in LA. We have heard nothing but the best about this center and have complete faith in God and the staff that she will get the best treatments out there to nip this cancer in the butt ! Its going to be a bumpy ride. But with the support and love of all our family and friends we will get through this together :) She is definitely not alone in this and has an amazing support/prayer group in all of us.

Her room is located on the 3rd floor room 3311. Visiting hours will be 10am-8pm. PLEASE CALL BEFORE HAND. Since she will be going through intense treatments she will,of course, not always be up for visitors. If she doesn't answer her phone or the room phone, try again at a later time. Phone numbers will be listed below. I will be posting updates regularly on this blog for those who wish to be kept in the loop.

If you feel the need to send/bring anything to her, she is only accepting humorous greeting cards. The ward she is in has limitations and laughter is the best medicine so send as much funny things her way :)

Nurses Station: 323-865-3333
Room #:323-865-3311
Personal #: 562-217-9358
1441 Eastlake Ave.
Los Angeles, 90033

PS. YOU MUST PAY FOR PARKING. METERS ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS AND QUARTERS.(yes, this is a bummer but we have been informed that even the employees have to pay to park "/. so no one wins with parking in LA)