To all who have responded both on and off list I thank you. Many great thoughts. As I told a friend of mine, I know he tells his dad he loves him and hugs him, but give him an extra hug for me. While hard on me, I know it will be harder on my mom when she will be alone for the first time in 87 years. I hope that among us 6 children we will be able to get her through and give joy to her for a long time. Aram No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.17/1179 - Release Date: 12/9/2007 11:06 AM