Pat, I have tried to respond to your post at least a dozen times and then deleted the whole damn thing. Your description of your battle for your son's life just leaves me wanting to weep, and alternately wanting to grab this problem and resolve it for you and the family. You are such a loving and committed bunch that you just don't deserve this. I think that is the problem for me. I am used to grabbing a problem by the throat, and choking the life out of it. But one like this leaves a helpless feeling. How the hell does one fight something that they cannot get hold of?????

Know this, you are square in my prayers. I admire you and Karen, as I always have, and know that if the ammunition needed to fight this monster off is love of family, and devotion to them, then you two are more than well equipped. I can offer nothing but love and admiration, and if you are in need of a chat, let me know. I still have the number.

Much love,

Mick