Update

Hi everyone. This is Tanya, Melinda's friend. I thought I would update you all on what is going on. I will be updating as often as I get updates, on Melinda's behalf.

My heart just sunk. Literally. Here is a background on how I met Melinda. In 2005, after my son was born, Melinda and I *met* on a weight loss website. We instantly became each other's instigator and shoulder to lean on when we needed support for our weight loss. We bonded instantly. In 2008, I flew to meet Melinda and had the amazing and heartwarming opportunity to photograph her wedding for her. We had never met face to face, until then. We met in the airport - chaos and all, and it was like we knew each other for years already. She was the sister that I never had. This brings us to today, 2010. Melinda and I are the best of friends, text, email and chat to each other anytime that we possibly can. I received this update from her this morning and wanted to update you all, but also thought I would give a brief story line on who I am and how Melinda knows me.

Update:

I am on my way this morning to surgery. Yesterday I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's
lymphoma. They are removing a lymphnode today in my neck. I go to the oncologist
on Wednesday for info on my chemotherapy treatments.

My heart sunk. Literally. My heart, my soul, and all the prayers within myself are with you, Mel. I love you!

I will update Melinda's blog as I get updates via text and email.