Thank you for your kind thoughts, folks. You are appreciated.

Susan- Thanks for your concern- no one here has made me feel I have hoops through which I must jump. I simply want to regain the use of language to help me understand and grow from this experience.

The weekend was spent taking care of family business. I suspect today is a time to rest and gather strength for dealing with insurance matters here. When my brain quits I'll tackle the charred fabrics. I want that smell out of the apartment.

maeve