everyone, thanks so much for this. i really appreciate it. yesterday was not a good day, though. when i arrived at the hospital, the operation was already over. it should have taken about 2 hours but it took less than one hour. Hisako's husband was in a conference with the doctor, and we had no idea what was going on. her husband emerged from the meeting looking pale and exhausted. the surgery wasn't able to be completed because it turned out that the cancer was much more extensive and deeply embedded than they had thought, so nothing could be done. they apparently will suggest that more chemo be tried, but there is no cure for this. so, at that point, Hisako was still in recovery and did not know about any of this. her two daughters also didn't know. her family in Japan doesn't even know that she HAS cancer. and there was her poor husband, who has to break this awful news to everyone. so, not a good day. i know that she will need prayers more than ever now. thanks.
I am sooooo sorry 
