thanks, brat. my day wasn't the point really. there are so many people who would love to have a day like my 'bad' day and would consider it wonderful. i feel sorry for my friend and i wish there was more that i could do, but i can't change what is going on, and that is probably all she wants. so i can only make myself available and willing. i do wish my body could be a little more resilient and forgiving. but such is the nature of the beast i live with. and yes, it does take a great deal out of me as i have evidently entered the 'wimp' segment of my life span. remember when we could stay up all night and go to class or work the next day and it worked? not any more! i can be up one or the other, except when i'm really going and then it's up 36 hrs and going strong. but that's a different tale for a different day.
hope dialysis goes well, brat! and i can't wait to see pictures of your handiwork! i have the main motif finished for one tr and i'm debating the focus of the other two.