FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Kathee Kalthoff
Broker/Owner
EXIT Big Sky Realty
406-455-6034
info@exitbigskyrealty.com
I Wanted My Daughters to Remember My Voice
Tikalsky Editorial
Great Falls, Montana (Grassroots Newswire) February 21, 2012 -- Local Fairfield Mom, family rely on faith to cope with brain surgery earlier this year, Tom and Lyndsey Tikalsky were dealt unfortunate circumstances when Lyndsey was diagnosed with a brain tumor requiring surgery. The tumor in Lyndsey was once a healthy area of brain tissue that turned into a tumor.
During the long surgery, the Physician was only able to remove approximately 45% of the diseased tissue. "He was afraid that if he went after more, it could affect my sight, speech ..or even my life," said Lyndsey.
The couple have two young daughters, Lexy 5, and Andrea 3. "Adults can cope with a change like that," she says. "Children can't." "I recorded a book for my daughters so they would remember my voice." The name of the book she recorded... "How Much I Miss You".
Presently, Lyndsey was discharged and with help from many community supports, the family has continued to move forward. The community has provided meals as well as a fundraiser raffle. The family does not have health insurance and with medical costs, along with Lyndsey's needs during her long recuperation have caused the Tikalsky's to reconsider the home they had planned to retire to. Tom & Lyndsey Tikalsky and EXIT Big Sky Realty are in the process of selling their home in Fairfield as well as buying a new home in Great Falls. Lyndsey will have more testing and an MRI in March to continue treatment. There are several area fundraisers planned for the Tikalskys.
A benefit is planned for February 25th at the Black Eagle Community Center in Black Eagle, MT. The Fairfield Sun Times will provide details as they become available
Kelcy Bouma has donated a 2010 Bay Quarterhorse and is offering raffle tickets for $10 each or 5 for $40. The raffle will take place on April 14th at the Missoula Children's Theater Performance at the Greenfield School.
For more information about EXIT Big Sky Realty, please call 406-455-6034. EXIT Big Sky Realty is located at 527 18th Ave NE, Great Falls, MT 59404.
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