Maeve, that simply beautiful quotation from Edith Lovejoy Pierce has stirred the poet in me (If that doesn't sound too pompous). How be ye in the 'Polar Vortex'? Looks like it's coming our way, but a milder version (so 'they' say)

Pete & Tommy, what a transformation & maybe coming home next week. That is progress with a capital P. The human body never ceases to amaze me.

Spaw, I've missed your posts...it means so much to read your profoundly moving words. You & Karen really do have something special. I don't want your diligence, I want you well, happy & living your life full of love & emotion, just the way you describe it above. Your courage & optimism are an object lesson in 'Real Living'.
                                              With Love to You All,
                                                                              Nigel
                                                                              xxxx