Jacqui, duct tape sounds like just the thing!!

Kendall, you have told us all, yourself, about the power of belief and good thoughts, etc. I know, from very recent experience, it can be difficult for oneself, but you've done admiralty admirably, so just remember the relaxation, meditation, and visualisation Sins recommends. It works! Also, see if you can come up with an easy to remember, simple positive phrase to say over and over, in your mind, whenever this subject comes up in your thoughts, etc. Mine was "May Peace Prevail."

One other thing...if you can find any sunlight up "thar" go out, tip yer head back so that it is shining full on your face, open wide and swallow some sunshine, several times. I kid you not, this is a very healing tradition.

Ya might also see if Spaw can scare up some possum-fat to rub on yer thoat...Cletus oughta have some.:-)

Lots of love and thanks-givings for you both,

luvyakat