Shawna,

There is a support group that meets the first Monday of every month at the U of M. I have not gone to the meetings but have met some of the people involved during my many visits to the University. You and your dad may benefit from meeting with some of the long time survivors that regularly attend. There are so many great people out there to support us all, I'm sure they may have similar experiences and could put your mind at ease with some issues.

Brian,
Thanks for the concern, all is well with me. I read often but post infrequently, I should contribute more. Our family is loading up the mini-van and on our way on a Chevy Chase like "vacation" this weekend to the L.A. and San Fran areas. Hope your Orange county weather forecast is good!