Lisa -- I appreciate your "monster" and have felt pretty much that way all morning...

Thanks, everyone, for sticking up for me... The job thing just seemed like such a cool opportunity -- a fresh start in many ways, a chance to live in the beautiful NC mountains, plus a wonderful chance at being much closer to family and friends...

It kind of gave me extra hope as I went through this latest series of tests and such... But, no time to sit around and feel sorry for myself -- I've got to rally and put my "fighting" attitude back on for the road ahead... I will, however, drown my sorrows in some Chinese food this afternoon, being thankful for each bite and for the ability to taste it and enjoy it (except for the really spicy stuff)... Thanks again...

Eric