Dear Mary, So many times we innocently misconstue an individual's intent. When I read the posts this AM, I thought of Joe's disappointmenet and Murray's response. My first inclination was to write to Murray to inform him AGAIN how much I respect and admire his efforts in everyone's behalf. He really has no need to "outshine" anyone. What he felt was the need to reinforce and to support, Joe, by giving him other resources. Now, I don't need to defend Murray. He can take care of himself. It's just the me inside of me that wants him to know how much I appreciate his being there! It's the me inside of me that hopes Joe will have more than enough resources to replace those he lost! It's the me inside of me that thanks you for being Joe's friend. It's the me inside of me that recognizes how much we need each other! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn