Dear Group, Tonight I was reminded again of a comforting thought as I was writing another encouraging email to Bertha who underwent surgery just two weeks ago today. Some of you might want to keep the thought in mind when you need such comfort. This what I wrote Bertha: And if there comes I time when you worry about what lies up ahead on the road, let me tell you a personal story. Years ago when I commuted 30 miles one way to work, winter driving always scared me out of my wits. I knew where I could expect drifting snow over the highway and I knew where I could expect icy spots. Every day and every day I dreaded approaching those areas. One winter day as I was driving home and breathing a sigh of relief that at that moment I was driving on dry pavement, I was so relieved that there was no snow under my wheels. But then I dreaded what I could expect further up the road--slippery roads, drifting snow, etc. BUT, I was then hit by a most profound thought. Why not just revel in the fact that right now there's no snow under my wheels. Enjoy the moment while I can. Don't worry about what's up ahead. Hey, I always managed to get home safely, anyway. Just enjoy the moment when there's no snow under my wheels. WOW! vee