dear egmont, a wonderful friend Kort sent me a message today telling me of your progress which hasn't gone as well as we all had expected. now, i have never heard from kort before, and with the hundreds and thousands of artists in this gallery alone, it is hard to get to know everyone. i call him a wonderful friend because anyone who contacts strangers to let them know how another friend is doing makes him a wonderful friend in my book. funny how we all touch one another without the actual physical "touch". we move each other even if we're all separated by miles or even seas. i guess what touched me the most is your devotion to your wife and her devotion to you. that is a rarity these days. love does indeed conquer all and i am adamant that anyone who could love as much as you have, anyone with such a devotion is bound to conquer whatever challenges are thrown their way. i continue to hope for a speedy recovery and will continue to say a little prayer for you and your wife. i am wishing for more of your wonderful photographs and soon! get well soon my friend and give my love to your wonderful wife =) hugs, Rain