Dear Diantha,

My surgery took place Halloween morning, a hard occasion to forget. Sometimes I feel I've been to hell and back with this whole situation... but God has given me such wonderful friends - they manage to keep the smile on my face, and the hope in my heart!!!

This past Wednesday, two of the dearest, sweetest gals came down from Connecticut to join me for our dream in New York City. They are my friends for 35 years, and it meant much more than you know!

They commented at the end of the evening, "I think I died and went to Heaven, so you can see all your efforts were worth it and more - it will be my treasure for the rest of my life!

I want to mention Chris... if it weren't for her insistence, it would never have been.

I thank you with all my heart,
Joanne