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Palmetto Acoustic Series, Charleston, SC April 23rd

Please Welcome Marc Douglas Berardo from Rhode Island and The Barnard Sisters from Charleston to the Palmetto Acoustic Series, next Thursday April 23rd @ 7:30pm. 

Check out their tunes at www.myspace.com/palmettoacoustic.  Also on facebook at http://groups.to/palmettoacoustic.

Show will start promptly at 7:30pm so come early to get a seat and a beverage (coffee, beer, wine). Muddy Waters also serves light snacks (sandwiches, brownies, cookies).

~ Mom ~

4/13/09 This has consume my life lately, worrying about my Mom, I just received an email from my sister that is not that good.  We need all your prayers for my Mom, please continue to pray for her recovery.  Thank you from all her children, grandchildren – Kathy, Adam, Cecile, Chad, Charlie, Joe, Gigi….See below:

“I finally spoke to a physician last night.  His name was Dr. Joico (sp); he is a Family Physician who is looking after mom’s care.  He informed me that they should receive her biopsy today.  However, what I didn’t know was that they had found other tumors in her liver and pancreas.  They were found by way through a blood test; the x-ray according to Dr. Joico did not show a huge amount of mass, but nevertheless it came back positive.  We have been praying (kids and I and everyone I could find; family, friends…etc) for mom to recover fully.  The doctor said he would contact me as soon as he finds out the results because I was really concerned.  It must come back benign otherwise mom will be referred to an Oncologist for further treatment.  I am praying to God that it is nothing more than a cyst; like what Aunt Be said.

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I’ve been quite lately – this is due to my Mom being hospitalized and too much going on in my life right now.  I am worried about her and she has been complaining of back pain, and finally she went to the hospital in Cebu – Chong Hua Hospital – where they did an MRI and found a “tumor” the report was inclusive, as we need more test and my sister wanted her back in the US soil to have it done.  In my family there is alot of “medical” people, some are nurses, doctors and we sought their opinions and all was in agreement that need  to do more test. The doctor has her on a Back Brace; and the doctor is writing a letter stating that she needs to have a strong companion on her travel and will not let her go alone, here  comes my cousin, who I’ve not met yet- he will travel with her if we can get his paper work sorted, but am sure there is a way since its an emergency that they can do the paperwork quickly.

In the meantime, we are scouring to find the best possible fare for both of them.  Comes my sister, who is brilliant.. am sure I could do it, but I am one of many seeking employment…as I was one of the unlucky ones that lost their job.

I just want to thank all of my family, friends for adding Mom to their prayers. Thank you so much! Love you all! 🙂

UPDATE: Here is the email my sister sent to the family mailing list….4/10/09

Thank you from her children & grandchildren: Kathy, Adam, Cecile, Chad, Charlie, Jojo & Gigi

Latest News: Okay, you know that she had to have surgery ASAP – so she went into surgery Wednesday morning and I’ve been worried, praying, couldn’t sleep, slept for a bit, woke up check my phone for any text messages…did that all night last night…some of you may not be aware, but Philippines is about 12 hours ahead of EST – and when I say Wednesday morning that is Philippine time which would have made it Tuesday Evening EST…

I got a forwarded text message from my sister that Mom is talking well and she is in the intermediate critical care unit room as part of her recovery!  this was sent from our cousin Dexter…Thank you lord!!  Watch this space for more info…thanks to all who prayed for Mom – all the family and friends! Thank you very much and keep her in your prayers!!

UPDATE:

Received a phone call from my sister this morning, she spoke to Mom and was advised from the doctors at the hospital that she needed the surgery ASAP (she is expericing some numbness in her legs, which  will lead to paralysis if she does not have this surgery now)…the doctor that will doing the surgery is the best and will be calling and asnwer any questions we may have – this will be a 3-way conference call.  That’s it for now, until I hear from sister….

Here’s a letter that my sister wrote to the family mailing list as to where we are.. thanks to everyone prayers…

My mom will be having surgery in Cebu at the Chong Hua hospital scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2009.  That would be Monday, April 6, 2009 for us due to that PI is a day ahead in time.

A few days ago, mom started to feel numbing sensations towards her legs, and according to the Orthopedic Surgeon the numbness will continue to worsen as time goes by whilst waiting in preparation for travel here.  In light of this new information, surgery is inevitable and cannot be prolonged any further.  Otherwise, mom will risk permanent paralysis.  I am waiting to hear from the doctor today.

With that said, I want to thank you all who were quick to give us referrals for travel agents/agencies to contact.  We will still be in need to contact them in the near future after mom has recuperated from her surgery.  When she is well enough to be released by her physician, she will continue her therapeutic care here.

If I may, would you all please say a prayer for mom prior to and during the day of her surgery that all goes well; and that she heals from this ailment for a quick recovery.  Thank you.

Mom sends well wishes to you all and her gratitude for thinking of her.

Love to all

Kathy,Cecile, Jojo, Gigi and her grandsons, Adam, Chad & Charlie

~ Palmetto Acoustic ~

It’s that time , doesn’t it come too quickly! Well  we got another duo for this week’s entertainment and it should be a good one too! If you missed last week entertainment you surely missed a great evening! So come on out and join us for some coffee, beer or wine and enjoy the music!

Please join me in welcoming Danielle Miraglia from Boston and Kellin Watson from Asheville to the Palmetto Acoustic Series, next Thursday April 9th @ 7:30pm. Check out their tunes at www.myspace.com/palmettoacoustic.

Also, connect with Palmetto Acoustic @
Meetup @ http://acoustic.meetup.com/107/

Show will start promptly at 7:30pm so come early to get a seat and a beverage (coffee, beer, wine). Muddy Waters also serves light snacks (sandwiches, brownies, cookies).

Thanks again for your continued support, see you at the show!
Madeline

“Palmetto Acoustic was founded out of a love for music and a desire to create a community for independent artists and fans. The Palmetto Acoustic series is held at Muddy Waters Coffee Bar in Charleston, South Carolina. The venue is part beach cottage and part ski chalet with high beamed ceilings and hard wood floors creating a house concert vibe. Every other Thursday, Muddy Waters is transformed into a “listening room” where fans can enjoy original acoustic music while savoring the organic/fair trade coffees, beer and wine. These concerts celebrate the poetic nature of the local, regional and national singer/songwriters as two artists each perform a 50 minute set of original music.”

Palmetto Acoustic Series @

Muddy Waters Coffee Bar

1331 Ashley River Road

Charleston, SC 29407

(843) 225-3683

Shows 7:30pm-9:30pm