so i finally got a chance to read my friends list and i got to your entry. i had to go and read several entries back to get the whole story and oh my goodness youve been dealing with lot! *hugs* im so sorry that you have been going through all that but it sounds like you have been quite the trooper and that things are looking up! i have every confidence that you will make it through this healthier and stronger than ever and then you can go get that aforementioned tail! my hamsters and i will think happy thoughts for you. xoxo - shiri