That's such very good news Alan.  I am so happy for this good 
turn of events for you.  It's just marvelous to see the 
tremendous outpouring of support for you on this lis.  Best 73 
and God Bless you.  Jim WA6EKS

----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan R.  Downing" <[log in to unmask]
To: [log in to unmask]
Date sent: Sat, 9 Nov 2013 16:06:01 -0700
Subject: Off topic, but very good news

Good afternoon from Phoenix,  As most of you all know, I have 
been battling
cancer for about 5 years now.  Being that my cancer had found its 
way into
my lymph system, it was deemed incurable.  I have been 
hospitalized 21 times
since the original diagnosis, mostly for surgeries.  I had been 
given 5
years max to live.



Yesterday morning I went in for a standard 6 month checkup and 
status
report, I was informed that my cancer is completely dormant, and 
that if it
ever should return to action, it would likely be a long time in 
the future.
So, for the first time in 5 years, the load of certain and 
imminent death
has been lifted off of my shoulders.  What may come along at some 
future
date isn't something I am going to worry about, or let get me 
down.  Many,
many hams around the world have been giving me tremendous support 
and
praying for me.  It appears that our prayers have been answered.  
Thanks to
all of you!



Alan / KD7GC







I realize that my message is well off topic, but because a lot of 
you know
what I have been dealing with, I have decided to post this 
message.







Alan R.  Downing

Phoenix, AZ