I'm sorry you had such a bad experience on your day, and add me to the list who checked the birthdays - I would have posted a thread if I had seen you! IN ANY CASE - HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!

You are, indeed, a very special member of PT, and I hope this begins a very good year for you.

As for your Lupus - I know very well what it is. I have posted elsewhere about my friend (and former catsitter) who is in advanced stages of Lupus. I could share your information with her; she and her husband plan on joining PT -you may have read the thread I posted on their dog Nikata.

In any case - I'm sorry we missed the day, but the wishes are heartfelt.

Maggie