I have found out, one can live without a close love, but we sure need to keep the hope, even when things look hopeless. I've been running on hope like a race car does on extra high test gasoline. You just have to keep it and refueling. Can't run out of fuel halfway thru the race.

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