>Forgive me for putting something personal and not directly TM related here,
>but I consider some of you among my closest friends. I mentioned earlier my
>dad's poor health -- yesterday he took a turn for the worse with a lung
>infection with results similar to pneumonia (this on top of lung cancer and
>heart failure) and he's on a respirator and feeding tube. We're leaving
this
>evening to try to drive out to Houston -- about 13 hours, more depending on
>bathroom breaks -- you know how that goes. Tried to check on airfares --
>horrendous without 7 day advance purchase. Explained it was a family
>emergency, but still expensive. Don't know when we'll get back -- depends
on
>how he does. I have very much appreciated your warm thoughts and
encouragement
>and prayers concerning my dad since I mentioned him here on the list
several
>days ago and also concerning me and my health in the midst of this crisis.
>
>Thanks,
>Barbara H.
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