In a message dated 04/23/2000 11:59:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
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<< Been enjoying self imposed Internet withdrawal for a few days.

Man Oh man -- I have so many unread e-mails here that I'll never get to them
all!  I just let everything go to pot for a while.

 First: B) You're s-t-i-l-l a "wild child," A) You're welcome.

I love it!  I have officially resigned from adulthood, with the exception of
disability rights advocacy (if I ever get out of the apprentice phase, that
is).  I am THE wild child.  In fact, I'm working on a little club for others
who recognize the fine art of silliness as an official stress reliever.
Anyone who wants to join can go to:

 <A HREF="http://expage.com/page/bonzorocket">Bonzo Rocket's Homepage!</A>

There are no dues, no meetings, no committees, no anything!  You don't have
to do squat!!!  Ain't it grand?

 Second: You and your mom are in my heart, thoughts, and atheist oriented
 prayers; ergo: more or less blessed.

You're a dear Steve, and we both appreciate your "atheist oriented" prayers.
I would say that we are more than more of less blessed.  We are very, very
blessed. Thank you very, very much.

 Third:  Patience.  Breathe deeply, stay centered, silence the
 parent-child nattering nabob of negativity.  The focus is on nurturing
 and demonstrating your art in the life gifts your mother gave you.

Oh wow, do I love this!  What insight you have, and how comforting your words
are to me!

 Fourth:  Good you know you're tired and stretched.  You're also in
 grief.  Know I know this as do others on the list, especially those of
 us who have experienced the joys of caring for ailing and dying parents.
 Let our knowing give you sustenance.

I feel that very strongly, and you have warmed my heart with this post more
than I know how to say Steve.

 Fifth:  Ask for all necessary support and assistance.  Ask for yourself
 too.

Roger Wilco...

 My attempt at being practical.  No lecture intended.

I'll take it!  You are just one terrific guy for saying these things.  I'm
going to keep this one as "unread" so I can go back and read it every day
until the message is burned in my heart (ouch)!

 Thank you kindly Steve.  Thank you very much.  I am also reminded that Dr.
Ken conferred upon me the honorary status of having CP, and I am very
grateful for that status right now.

Betty