we are all graced with a short time on this earth...and it is our job to leave it a better place than we found it....you have done well marty, in giving us all this wonderful forum to talk about our love of orchids...you have done a good thing! we all appreciate you and your efforts on our behalf! thank you ever so much, and please have a wonderful recovery that you may enjoy more time with your family! enjoy them, and know we are all grateful to you! best wishes!

Hi Marty,
I'm a bit late to the shocking "news", but in a sense I'm glad that it's an old news.
Glad to hear that you're healing and I'm joinining all the members' wishing you a complete, speedy and smooth recovery!