Thank you guys. Reading all these has brought tears to my eyes..again.

I remain convinced of the good that these sort of thoughts and prayers do, which is why I asked. One can always count on Mudcatters (and folkies generally) to give love, care and support.

Deidre, it has been occuring to me that this will make them all grow up rather fast. It will hopefully make them stronger though. Shady and some of the other friends are going to talk to their head of year today about fund raising for leukemia research.

Love Lynne