Hello all, In the weekly Mayo Clinic E-zine came this topic that I thought I'd pass on to you all. > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > "Living with chronic illness - Redefining 'normal'" > An acute illness may be difficult to endure, but when it's ended you may > feel few, if any, lingering effects. A chronic illness is different. By its > very nature, it's an ongoing condition and coping strategies must be > developed. Here are some suggestions. > http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/9810/htm/chronic.htm > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bonnie daughter of Jim 77/3