Best Wishes in 2004, Off list now

[Guest guest]

Dear follks

Many of you were helpful when my brother-in-law, Dave, came

down with pancreatitis and I was 400+ miles away. I wanted to

thank you especially and wish you the happiest New Year

possible, before going off list.

As you may know, Dave finally recovered and is amazingly doing

fine (knock wood a million times, not even taken enzymes) but in

the midst of his battle, I lost my sister (his wife) and not long

after, my husband's brother So it's been VERY uneven sailing

this year from May to November. But we are coping. And the

spirit and determination of this list has been inspiring.

I will keep you all in my hearts and try to check back from time to

time.

Sally