Life is tough donna as you well know, but we have to face it head on and make the best of what there is. I lost my best friend to cancer 1 yr ago on New Years morning and he did put up a good fight , but lost. Lost my mom to it too just when she was coming out from losing my dad. I hope I have the courage to keep the fight going this time and can kick it's a-- again. You are doing such a good job with your mom, that I admire you big time. I am going to be 72 the 21st of Feb and plan on a few more just for the pleasure of making my kids miserable LOL Was married for 43 yrs and got divorced. I want to outlive her so she doesn't get my Insurance and make her more miserable than she is. LOL Have a great day all.

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