Ed,

Thank you for your kind words. I don't know if I mentioned this on the boards but Rod is actually my ex-husband. We didn't make it as a married couple but we are the best of friends, met when I was 13 years old.I could never ever let him go through this alone. We have some kind of connection that I can't explain.I have since moved on with my personal life and I have a wonderful man who is secure with us and supports my friendship with Rod and knew that being there for him was something I needed to do.His family wasn't the best for emotional support and the girl he was dating left in the middle of treatment???? I pray everyday that Rod finds happiness and continues to beat the big "C". About the weight, Rod has always been small. The most he ever weighed was right before he got sick(around 145lbs) and I think that was a little beer gut...lol He always had a hard time gaining weight so I think now it will be even harder. He works everyday in the Florida heat and I know he has a very high metabolism.I think he might have put on about 12-14lbs in a year but he was only about 110 after tx so it doesn't seem like much looking at him. Although, I have only seen pictures, am hoping for a visit this month. Congrats to you also! Oct. is right around the corner! Will pray for your continued good health!!I hope you are right about forgetting the date! I can't wait until that happens!!! Rod is doing very well though, and for that I praise God everyday!God bless!!!!:)and thanks again for the support!!! Maureen