Thanks so much Danny, Julie and Joanna, I'm sorry it took a while to reply but the night I posted my first message, Jimmy had to go to the hospital as he had a slight fever. Docs said it was from the chemo. He's becoming increasingly short tempered now that he is in such pain. He's not a very patient guy and never took a pill for anything in his life. The doc gave him ativan but he won't take it, says it makes him feel worse. I am trying to get him on this board so he will have kindred spirits to talk to. Maybe soon. I read the replys I got to him and he was very touched. Just knowing that this is all temporary is good for him to know. Thanks for your words of encouragement. I know they went a long way. God bless and watch over you, Gwenny