Jan, I'm so happy that you're feeling well enough to post here. Your smiling face made my day, too. And, if I lived closer, I'd bring a batch of chocolate chip cookies to go with Joanna's chicken soup!
I'm sorry to hear about your dog and hope you'll have that new puppy soon. You've been through some hard times. Now it's time for life to be good to you. Hope to read seamail from you soon!