PWPs are not alone in having tears well up at times. As a CG having minor hand surgery today (and typing now with one digit!) i felt the loss of Peter's accompaning and support. he was unable to go to the hospital with me (doesn't drive,nor could I drive home, and too long a wait for him in uncomfo rtable setting.) Ifelt a bit teary over this loss,which was a loss for him too --having to see me go off alone, and know he couldn't help me. All's well that ends well, though, and he's literally lending a hand till Iescape the bandage-- mutual caregiving in practice! Camilla Flintermann,usually cg for Peter,78/7,Ohio (role reversal now !)