For my friend Katlaughing...
I know you are still watching this thread. I am glad you have taken a break from the situation, and I know your own health and well being is invested in how this comes out. We all care about you, and wish we had a friend who could try to bring positive energy and focus to us in a struggle like the one Pat is facing. Listen...you rest. You have done what you can. Let the rest of us pray, focus energy, channel light, and do what we can for our old friend. Believe me, if I could take a share of his pain, I would, just as I know you would. But that's not how this works. Ultimately, Pat will win or lose this fight. I feel he will win.
But win or lose, we need you around, Darlin. So please take care of yourself.