I agree with Allison - that sort of remark can only come from a very poor soul, too bound up with the lower things of life to see past the muck and the mire. Pity them, but do not let them bring you down. A Mudcatter once wished colon cancer on Kendall, when he was part way through his fight with his cancer. That type of behaviour comes only from the very immature.

From all you have posted over the past few weeks you have shown an amazing spirit and, like your New York City friend, are well on the way to being an inspiration to others in similar circumstances, and who are just starting to walk the road you have gone down.

Good luck with the port - I may not post very often but I check this thread on a daily basis.