The Beginning

Always giving, Rita found herself unable to speak a couple of times one day about a month ago. Thinking it was probably due to a busy schedule, the hot weather, or irregular eating, she was not initially alarmed. It was when it happened again while talking to my sister Leslie on the phone that really started the investigation into what was going on.

My mom found herself going in for a few tests.

Several general tests were done, but it was in an MRI that spots were seen on her brain, and it looked like cancer. We decided to make appointments with some specialists and learn more about what was going on.

Since then, she has been very willing to tackle any tests and trusting of the specialists we have found for her at Vanderbilt. We are gathering information. The doctors are currently reading the results of each and every test to decide what the best treatment is for my mom.

My mom, Rita...the enthusiastic water aerobics instructor....the historic home designer and renovator...the fun, spontaneous, and always unpredictable woman about town...however it is that you know her, my mom is a unique person that inspires and entertains us ALWAYS.
Think positive thoughts and live STrONg for Rita today!

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