Hi Tom, 
I know what range of emotions you must
Be going through. Know that you, your mom, and the family will be in
Connie's and my prayers.
You have been a very active voice here on the list, know that your abxence
for a time will be truly missed. 
Take care of yourself, until we meet again. Or as a Hawaiian would say, "E
malama pono, aloha no a hui hou". 
73,


 Michael Dane:
W7ALX:
Lincoln County Emergency Communications:
{City of} Depoe Bay:
Emergency Operations.

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 2:45 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: May be absent for a while

        Hi, all.

I have said this so many times, but this list has become an extremely 
meaningful part of my life, both with regard to ham radio, and with regard 
to the many friendships I have developed here over the years.

So, I hope noone considers this post to be too "off topic".

I simply want to explain why I might be conspicuously absent from the list 
for a few days at least.

Last night, my mother was rushed to the hospital in Harrisburg, 
Pennsylvania, and was very near death due to a severe heart failure
condition.

Today, she has improved slightly, but is still in very critical condition, 
and the next 24 to 48 hours will be absolutely critical in terms of 
determining her future prognosis.

As a result, I need to fly to Pennsylvania immediately to help tend to the
situation.

I will have my laptop with me, but may not be in much of a position to 
respond to any e-mails, so please do not take it personally if you don't 
hear from me directly.

I'll keep everyone posted as I find out more.

73 for now from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ