Thank you so much to all of you who have offered your sympathy and understanding regarding my father. I have spent the past few days alternately ignoring the issue, and having it completely clog my brain. It's so much, and so distant to me physically, that it really is unwieldy to deal with.

However, your well-wishes have helped me a great deal. It's so strengthening to have such a widespread, diverse, but equally caring network of friends.

Thank you so much. You're wonderful.