It just blows my mind how something like this could happen! If anything good can come out of this, and the right people can be made aware, it will be because of people like John's wife, who in the midst of their own grief will speak up and take action.

Charm - Thanks for posting that about the South. I'm going to Google seed ticks and see if I have any in my back yard.

Sandy - I hope that someday, if not already, your J. will realize how valuable a caregiver you are for him. Is there any chance that the chest pains are in any way related to the Erbitux? (I sure hope not.)