And I usually wear glasses too - but that pic is from Christmas, and I was wearing my contacts!

I saw your pic on the .de site, and it looks really different from the other shots I have seen here...your hair was REALLY short then!

It is kinda cool to have a 'sister' in another way. While you thought you had MS, I wasn't going to say anything - but my biological sister, after 20 years with MS, is in the end-stage.

She is stable for now - and did quite well til three years ago. But at this point, does not talk, though she certainly knows who we are and still has a very expressive face! She smiles and laughs(silently) and certainly makes eye contact.

Fed and watered and medicated thru tummy tube for 2 1/2 years...and other 'bodily functions' are helped medically. Either in bed or wheelchair with head support. Little movement except for head and eyes and mouth.

Though I love her, I don't have a buddy anymore like I used to...I feel very sad, but don't want the self-pity to grab hold.

Anyway, as you likely found out on the Belgian site, few people get to this stage. Some folks have one attack and never see it again.

So, sis, this is kind of neat.

If only the Pet Talk prayers could work for my sister!

BTW - you mentioned that July 21 is a special day in Belgium. The day of its founding? I'd like to know a little more about that! (I was 20 hours late for the party! )

Catty1