Thanks, Danny. I really appreciate your response. I'm not totally ungratefull that I'm still alive and I do enjoy most days. I also enjoy brandy and cigs. Although most of us won't agree with me, I just think I've sacrificed enough with everything I've had to give up. I thank whatever power there is that, at least, I'm able to eat just about any kind of food that I can smush up enough to swallow. There are many who must live the rest of their lives on liquids.

Maybe not having children has something to do with my attitude. I only have my (2) brothers and they don't live in my state. Right now, my dog is my motivation and, for now, that's getting me through each day.

Sandy