From Ron Jarvis

3045735254_2b5e16de71, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Hi again Buckles, I just got the OK to pass this on to you. Please read the posts below and let the blog know that Henry is ailing and will not be posting for a while. I don't know how I could say it any better than Henry did in his own words, so if you want to cut and paste his reply that is fine. It is always so hard to get this kind of news and I am sure Henry will appreciate any well wishes and support at this time. Thanks Buckles... I just want to cry. Hi Ron, Had a look at Buckles Blog and replied but had a look just know and my answer didn come thru. So here it goes and then you can put it on his blog.. As you told them I live 1000km north of Christchurch on the North Island and we didn feel anything here. But nice to know that I have friends all over the world who care and I am very grateful for that. Three weeks ago I discover that I had a cancers tumor in my colon and 12 days ago I had a operation where the removed 3/4 of my colon. Waiting know for the lab results to find out if I need chemotherapies or not. Hopefully I am lucky and the doctor got it all the first time. Got out of the hospital 3 days ago and feel very week. Lost 11kg and look like I am 80 years old. Ok my friend, get back to you again when I feel stronger, reading is ok but writing takes the energy out of me. Henry