My dear friend Kristine Thomson has been dealing with back pain for years and just recently found out WHY she's in so much pain : her nerves are exposed at her L5 and S1, so she needs those vertebrae rebuilt and fused together.  She has gone from pushing through the pain each day to work all her jobs and help others, to now barely being able to stand for 15 minutes. She takes care of her Mom and son and now has been put on a leave of absence from working at all. Surgery is currently scheduled for November 20. She will be unable to work for a minimum of 5 months!! Lets all pull together to help our friend in a time of need. Thank you!! (Surgery and recovery details in Updates)