Hi Candace, thank you for all the encouragement.

Yes, I am also a great believer in saying Please and Thank You to the medical staff and all who do helpful things for me even if that is their job to do those things. I will make it a point to continue to do so throughout this.

I'm not a churchgoer and don't have a particular religion I follow, but maybe I'll look around for one of those healing ceremonies. Good idea, thanks! I do believe that such positive things like that are good, and holy.

I'm looking forward to your memo!

Thanks again, Candace, and everyone! You all have already done a great deal to lift my spirit from the pit of fear it has been lurking in.

Love from Pat (and cats)