Thanks, Connie! I'll keep her in mind. I'm actually half considering the idea of asking my family physician here in town if she would be willing to work with me in regard to my AS (I'm on sulfazine, and need blood-work every three months) -- and then seeking out a rheumatologist if and when things get worse or out of hand. There's a professor at the seminary that has RA and has to go in every two weeks -- and she's really frustrated that Dr. Madan is leaving town. I'm not quite sure what to do, and frankly, I'm not feeling real motivated to do much about it even though I need to.

I have only 6 courses left and will graduate -- finally -- next May. One of those courses is a 400 hour clinical at a hospital this summer in Troy, OH. I'm actually planning to live in Troy during the week, and will come home for weekends. In the meantime -- since classes ended -- I've been dragging my feet. I have a load of projects I thought I would get done -- and so far haven't really done anything but read, relax, watch movies, cook . . . But I really need to get myself in gear. I always feel that I need a couple weeks of R&R right after the semester ends!!

If you're here over a weekend -- I'd love to see you if you have time -- but I also understand that you'll have lots to do in those three days. Have a wonderful time on the Alaska cruise!! That sounds great!! Give my greetings to Drew!

Paula

Meanwhile I live and move and I am glad, enjoy this life and all its interweaving. Each given day, as I take up the thread, let love suggest my mode,my mood of living. (Fred Kaan, 1975)