No kidding! MMario, thanks for the link...I didn't understand a lot of the knitty-gritty, BUT I did *get* the conditions! Wow! Thank you, again, so MUCH!! I hope it is okay, I've posted a message on the thread to which you linked.
Mudcat is incredible. I KNOW all of the love, good thoughts, shawl, book, etc. have moved things along so well. I am doing SO much more than I have in years. My days are full and not too tiring and I am even going out more. Have even been practicing the fiddle and called a local community radio station about setting up a monthly jam session/song circle. The docs are happy and I feel great! Thank you ALL so much!