On Tue, 2 Oct 2007 20:30:16 -0600, "The Joneses" >
wrote:

>Gentle Friends:
> Ol'Whiskerface had his surgery this morning, they feel they got all the
>cancer. He's sassy & mean as usual before I left. Doc had the gall to order
>a clear diet this evening, even after our nurse-who-knew-us urged normal
>diet. Bob wanted a meatlovers' pizza. Or Philly steak & cheese sub, no
>onions. Or roast turkey & things. Or meatloaf & stuff. He got powdered
>yellow salt broth and green jello. And Water. I got his pallid tea, being
>thirsty for hot, er warm. Then I remembered the high protein, low fat bars I
>carry everywhere. He ate about 600 calories' worth. Strawberry/yogurt and
>s'mores flavors. That hit the spot for now. It's nice having friends on the
>ward who will turn the other way whilst discussing chardonnays and prime
>beef.
> I'm to report for rounds tomorrow early and let docs know just how spoiled
>he is for real food.
> Many thanks for the good wishes & prayers.
>Love,
>Edrena
>
Thanks for the update, Edrena.

May he heal quickly, and all of this become a dim memory that you can
reminisce about many, many years form now.

Boron