Hello all,

Sorry again for my long absence....I want to sincerely thank everyone here on this site. My last post on October 30, 2009 indicated that my Dad was experiencing new pains and was going in for some new checks.

Sadly to report, his cancer did recur again, this time it was not treatable. He passed away on April 30 of this year.

My brother and I were 24 x 7 primary care givers during his last two months fighting this persistent disease.

If I can leave any of you caregivers with one message, it would be to persevere through the difficult times (they will happen)and take advantage of every opportunity you have to spend as much quality time as possible. Our quality times were getting out the old family movies and having "movie nights". I can't tell you how priceless the family connection has been and contiunes to be for me.

I do pray every day that a reliable and lasting way will be found to help and cure everyone who is inflicted with this disease. This is a great site for information and support. Thank-you to all the mediators and sponsors who volunteer so much of their time and resources to make this available.

May God hold you all in his hands.