~ For your info... 'cause I know you were wondering... ~
1) I am (just today) starting to feel noticeably better. Thanks again for all the kind notes of concern and prayers.
b) I have really great friends.. nuff said
III) Chris gets here in less than a week
Fourthly, Monty Python and Austin Powers movies are even funnier on drugs (ie painkillers)
and lastly and finally,

YAY!!