Mary Ellen, I read every word of your response and will probably read it several more times. I was enchanted.
I am sorry your post was pulled. I didn't know that would happen. I had one pulled last night and I know how it feels.
I am sad for all your personal loss and your loss of good health.
I am grateful you didn't leave one word out of your story because I did so much enjoy your sharing so much of your life's story with me. I hope you are not also in the path of the oil that is now coming ashore.
Regards, Dorothy