great thoughts here, folks. great thread Mickey!

I think the world of a doctor who can create such an opportunity for poor folks in a situation that needed his skills and his wisdom to devise recompense. And I think the world of parents who sought out the solution they needed and were willing to work hard for it - sacrifice for their child. You were blessed in deed, Mickey - by parents and the doctor.

My parents have given me so many wonderful and important things, love for music, concern for others, a rounded education and a keen interest for learning, social skills, communication skills, self awareness ... and an acceptence of my independent thought. They were (are) wonderful parents, and I am keenly aware of the blessings they passed on.