This has been a great day as my daughter Jamie reminded me that it had been exactly 2 years to the day that I had my diagnosis and urgent intervention. It has gone by so quickly with all the struggles, treatments, travel, decesions, challenges and special times with the Lord Jesus Christ. I rarely want to miss a church service as the word and singing and music so ministers to my spirit and soul. The friends close and far are so special for their continued prayers and support in calls, cards, notes and prayers have sustained me. It is a shame it takes such a dramatic blow to get one to completely rely on the Lord Jesus and know how close, comforting and all sustaining He is. I've learned how to love and adore Christ and dthat has been worth it all. Sometimes if I get a little down I will dig out some of the cards and letters my friends and supporters have sent. They all get saved in special places so I can retrieve them and remind me how good my friends and God's people are and continue to be.. Please keep up the prayers and occasional calls or cards as it is such a blessing. An e-mail would be special as well at jwhogin@aol.com. I remember the times I would hear the lawn mowers running outside as friends just came over and did what was necessary without being asked and all the answered prayers that I am aware of and continue to see little by little. I believe the Lord will completely heal me I'm just going through the process. All true learning and accomplishments are a process and it takes this to make them so special. Everything now is clear on my scans and I believe that will continue as I will get MRI's every 4-6 months and maybe some additional booster vaccines from UCLA. I will send them a biunch of blood every so often whenever they tell me ad this keeps me in the program and they want to check up on me. fortunately a lot of this can be done here in OKC.The Lord says all things work together for good to those who the called according to His purpose. It is my prayer you are one of them. Dr Jim and Linda