One cannot help but be amazed at this place and what it represents. 'Spaw, you mean so much to us and you lend so much color to our town that I pray that the plan is for you to rejoin us in full fettle. Karen, I have had email in addition to the posts you see here from people around the world who are praying and thinking good thoughts for all of you. I am not that far from you if there is anything that I can do to assist. You can email me at mlane@accn.org.

In my life I have often been called upon to speak of people and sing for people in hard times or in times of congratulations for some achievement. I guess it is because as an Irishman I am genetically predisposed to be able to speak well (and don't we call that blarney, lads?). Many times I have found that people are shocked at the feelings people have for them. And often, in the saddest circumstance, we never say it until it is too late to say it. One of the miracles of our town is that we come to know and care for one another in a very intimate way. It is on the basis of who we really are, in our minds and souls, free of the visual and all preconceived notions. Catspaw, you have shared your heart and wit so freely.............that we have come to know, and care, and need you here very badly. That is why we are all, everywhere in the world that we reach, wishing and praying for you at this time. You have made your mark, a cara, and your friends need you back in our midst. So please work hard at recovery and know that we all care for you and are actively praying for a speedy recovery.

Come home soon.

Mick