July 11, 1998

Posted July 11, 1998

It's been awhile, I know. But here I am again. How am I feeling? Well, actually a little better everyday. I'm healing from the surgery and trying to gain back some weight and strength before I start chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

Sincere thanks to all my friends for helping me through this episode, and thanks to my best buddy, Jim for taking such good care of me while also writing updates for the JMHP. (He hasn't done any updates lately because he wanted to encourage me to do it myself!) Thanks to Leslie and simon for their friendship, and for their assistance in getting reports on my condition out to the rest of the JM Internet Community. And I'll always appreciate Joni's thoughtful phone call while I was in the hospital.

I've been profoundly moved by the support and love I've received from all of you since the announcement about my health. I received e-mails, cards, books, CD's, photos, checks, flowers and more. These gifts and your kindness have meant so much to me, often brightening my mood and outlook over the last few weeks. Thank you ever so much! You folks are my extended family.

Now, I haven't been totally idle for the last few weeks. I've added a few more of Karl's photographs to the "Tour '98" pages, as well as a couple from Wirly Pearl who sent me shots from the two Burbank videotaping sessions. (Thanks, Pearl!)