Thanks, everyone

[C.J.]

Guys,
You can't imagine how much your kind words and sentiments meant to my family and me. My mother is doing well. The initial surgery went as planned, although the reconstruction was delayed due to some unforeseen but minor complications. She is expected to recuperate for a couple of weeks prior to beginning chemotherapy.

We must have gotten a million phone calls the past few days from friends and family, but I think the nicest surprise of all was the warm wishes from all of you. She is in Hanamen hospital in Philadelphia, they have a computer there she has access to. I showed her the thread and she was overwhelmed. She wanted to offer her thanks but we were unable to login from the hospitals server.

I'll be traveling back and forth from home to the hospital over the next couple of days. The ride is a long one, about fifty miles or so, but I'll be checking in here more often. I have alot to catch up with. I was surprised at how much I missed you lunatics.

Again, I can't thank you all enough, you're a stand-up bunch. I'm glad I came across you all and proud to call you friends.