Cindy, you have heard from the wisest and a real survivor. Christine is my hero and I hope I can hold up for the next few months as well as hse did. 3 years down and I hope a few more to go.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here