Got the call......
Hi friends, this is Mehgan Ware, I am a good friend of Joyce's and I will be the administrator for this blog for the next (at least) few days.  Wanted to let all you faithful followers know that Joyce received 'the call' right around noon today.  She, Greg and I were then on a plane shortly after 1:00 en route to University of Madison at Wisconsin.  We arrived here around 2;30 (WI time, 3:30 GR time).  Joyce was brought to the floor that she will be on once she is out of surgery and the team on the floor could not be anymore welcoming, caring, and truly all about the patient as a person.....a huge comfort for all of us.  After being poked and prodded at for several hours, questioned like a felon and the lungs were procured and 'cleared' Joyce was taken back into surgery around 7:00 (8:00 GR time).  Joyce was able to vocalize all of her concerns to several different people and they all seemed very open to all that she had to say and we are feeling comforted by that fact and feel that she will be truly kept as comfortable as possible. Joyce was feeling quite peaceful (considering what she is facing) and we truly believe that it is because of all of the prayers, they are being received and felt and it is bringing about a calm that only God's presence can.  Thank you all for these prayers, continued prayers and just for loving Joyce.....she really is something special.

Also, I feel that you all will appreciate knowing that Joyce's personality has already totally shined through and everyone is loving her witty, crazy, sarcastic self.....she had some sort of silly banter with every doc, nurse, transporter, aid that she came in contact with today!

Signing off for now will update as soon as I can/know anymore.....guesstimate right now is 4am to be out of surgery.......