well, Jim had chemo and radiation treatments.. the lumps in his throat have gone down, but there is one that is still quite visible. he is back to eating food via mouth, but only a little. They said his taste buds should grow back in about 3 months. his weight is down a lot and the doctor won't let him go back to work til he's at least 125 lbs. he is currently only 113... He has been really optimistic about this, and he appreciates all of the prayers he gets. i am amazed at how God works. When i met Jim, he did not strike me as a Christian. i've known him for about 5 years and never once did anything he say strike me as christian. his son, Devin(he's 14), claims to be an athiest and Jim told him that he and his beliefs could either keep quiet or get out of the house. Devin has kept quiet. Jim has many people praying for him. The nurses said that they were going to miss him because he was one of the few patients they have seen with such a great attitude and trust in God. i am proud of him, my sister, and nephews for just trusting.