Thanks everyone for all of your encouragement and compliments - you made me smile and feel great because I have been so piggy this week!!!
I promise promise promise to post some pix before I leave, and i will post vacation pix when I get home. I will also update the avatar to a nicer pic
I have to say this, though: this is the greatest place on the internet. Without you all (my second family) for support, I would be floundering and unsuccessful. You are all such a blessing to me!!!