thanks cindy... you had 2 deaths in family. raz's father passed. they don't think my uncle will make it. boke's image of him and his brother on hair's and hiss thread brought tears to my eyes. my dad and my uncle Ronald are very close in age (18 months to one year). they were very close to each other. joined Navy together. they even double dated together. when i saw boke's image...two brothers...it made me think of dad and Uncle Ronald. my dad's hurtin' REAL bad!!! I can't even begin to think about what it would feel like to lose one of my brothers (biological OR adopted) i've just been trying to stay busy and think happy, peaceful thoughts. and pray too. thanks cindy...helped to vent a little!!! huge hugz