Finally....have something to write about again. Went to a picnic Saturday, and saw some friends that I haven't seen in a long, long time! Of course, it wore me out, but it was worth every bit of it. Talked to someone that has had 14 back surgeries, and now has something like an internal tens unit...don't know exactly what it's called. A chip is implanted, and a remote with an antenna is used to control the strength of the 'zap' from the unit. My friend has had a morphine pump for years, and said the chip is giving more pain relief than the pump! Am checking into this....I know different things work for different people, but if it gives some relief, that would be wonderful! The picnic was great...lots of good food. It was a memorial picnic for a friend that had passed away 5 years ago from cancer. Her family was invited, and several of them were there. We had a 'memory moment' for her, and a few others that are no longer here, also. The oldest one there was 83, and the youngest was 2! Lots in between! And someone had a great idea-a sign-in book was passed around for addresses, birthdays, and whatever else anyone wanted to write, and then it was passed around yesterday to all the email addresses listed. Great idea! We're already planning to make an annual event picnic in memory of Martha, and some other friends that are no longer here with us. I know their spirit still is with all of us!