My friends, the news is not good. I was at the hospital when the Surgeon came with the grim news. Darla's brain tumor is cancerous. The prognosis is that she has 6 to 8 months left in this part of her journey. They are telling her the prognosis today. Jim came to me and cried on my chest. He is frightened and overwhelmed at what he and his children must face. As you might guess from the description of this wonderful person, her kids are not handling this well................yet. This is a wonderful family group, and Darla's effect on these kids shows in the fact that they are a wonderful family, and I believe that their strong character and family love will carry them through this. It is my opinion that Darla will teach them some of her most important lessons during the upcoming months. And I intend to listen and learn as well, as much as I am able without intruding. But one committment is for sure, the boys in the band will be there as much or as little as this family desires.

May I tell you all how much I value your friendships, and how proud I am to be associated with you? I took all the posts that I had received up to yesterday morning to the hospital, and the family was very touched and pretty amazed at your outpouring of care and prayer. You have touched them in a special way. Please keep them in your hearts, prayers and meditations. This is going to be a very difficult time and this wonderful family will need all the support that your hearts can afford to share. I will use this thread to keep you appraised. Thanks for what you have done and what you will do.

All the best,

Big Mick