i had put brig's name on my friends prayer list. over 200 people will be saying a prayer for brig's complete recovery. the both of you are in my prayers. Gerry you should check with 'volunteer services' at the hospital to see if they offer 'MUSIC THERAPY' It is absolutely wonderful! the harp music is so very soothing to the brain! two years ago i had emergency back surgery [it was a 5 hour operation with a 50 / 50 chance for success]. i was in recovery for another 6 hours. i was in my room almost an hour [it was 12 midnight] when the harpist came to my room and played this most relaxing, beautiful, incredibly soothing music! the second day after the op. i asked that the morphine drip be taken away. i didn't need it nor any other pain pills. the operation was successful. good luck claire ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn