Today my thoughts are with many on this forum. Since my husband and I are old enough to be the parents of these members facing surgery, AND HAVE GONE THROUGH THE SURGERY ,, I can say its going to be okay. The most important fact is that we were able to rid ourselves of this disease and move on. Some are not so fortuneate to have this option. Soon both couples will be on the other side of surgery and wondering why they were so fearfull, we all were, so fear not, it will be okay. My thoughts also with Claire and Karen who have issues at this time, and all in recovery. Karen's husband is fighting to maintain a quality of life and be in remission to enjoy his 3 and 7 year olds along with his wife Karen, along with these people lets not forget the caregivers, that would be me, and all others helping the effort to get back to business and recovery. AMEN!!! Ginger Beane