MissD REALLY Needs your Prayers

[Tin]

Tri-mo posted this on another board and I thought I'd post this here too because MissD posted on here as well:

I don't even know how to begin.
MissD's been in a bad car accident, and she is in the hospital.
But please pray for her.
She is one of the best people I've ever known.

<Post tie-back Surgery: 27 days until he can neigh and be turned out>

[This message was edited by Tin on Feb. 02, 2002 at 06:08 PM.]

[Tin]

Tri-mo posted this on another board and I thought I'd post this here too because MissD posted on here as well:

I don't even know how to begin.
MissD's been in a bad car accident, and she is in the hospital.
But please pray for her.
She is one of the best people I've ever known.

<Post tie-back Surgery: 27 days until he can neigh and be turned out>

[This message was edited by Tin on Feb. 02, 2002 at 06:08 PM.]

[dublin]

I'm so sorry to hear that, Tin. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.

[Merry]

Oh no! My thoughts are with her. /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

"You just keep thinkin', Butch. That's what you're good at." -- The Sundance Kid

[NoGreatMischief]

This is the latest update on her condition:

"Latest update as of 3:30.- Miss D is in critical condition with a brain stem injury. Recovery is unknown at this time. Miss D was travelling alone and lost control of her car, due to weather conditions and hit a tree."

From this thread at Equiman (http://www.equiman.com/cgi-bin/ubb/Forum1/HTML/005765.html)

Please, please think of MissD and her family at this time.

[ErinB]

How horrible! /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

~Erin B #1
Don't call me blonde! I am a human BEAN!

[Louise]

Count on my prayers! Come on MissD you have a lot of people who are pulling for you!!

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"We ride and never worry about the fall.
I guess that's just the cowboy in us all."
Tim McGraw

[Luv2ride]

My prayers go out to her and her family

~Nikki and Ethan~

*Whoever said money can't buy you happiness, never owned a horse : ) *
As I was once told by my friend about riding 'There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."'

[ErinB]

Tin (or someone) you'll keep us updated, right? /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

~Erin B #1
Don't call me blonde! I am a human BEAN!

[dogchushu]

How awful! I really hope she comes through okay.

"I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific." -- Lily Tomlin

[Heidi]

My fingers are crossed and all positive vibes are sent MissD's way. Pull through, darling.

[Tin]

Erin> will let you know as soon as I do. Right now I just keep checking for updates on equiman

I didn't know her in person but she's one of the sweetest, most caring person I've met on here.

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[Pegster_1]

i've met MissD once in person and she is an AMAZING person!!! all of my prayers are going out to D and her family. /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

~*Laura & My Lady Chelsea*~

[crave2event]

Thoughts and prayers going her way. She seems like a incredible person.

Andrea

Ever wonder why sheep don't shrink when it rains?

[Dee]

My most positive thoughts and strongest prayers go out to MissD and her family. Is there an address where we could send cards?

[Tin]

Please keep the prayers coming, here's an update:

On behalf of all of the Turnout peeps (My Little Mischief, Lauren, Zim, Topaz, OLP Freak, Spyraltryp) and Miss D's family, I want to thank you guys for all your notes of good wishes. I will be sure to pass them on.
There has been no updates through the night, but we're on our way to the stable, so I'll give you an update on our return.

I have printed off this thread so the girls can read it this morning, and we will be sure to pass it on to Dee and her family.

As I am sure your cards would be appreciated, I will see where the best location to mail them would be.

Thanks again,
ponymom


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[shiloh]

How awful! I am not a prayers person, but I will say some tonight for her and think positive thoughts.

[lawndart]

Miss D is a stranger to me, but I'll be glad to send prayers her way.

[geckoUBC]

That is so scary! MissD and her family will be in my prayers .

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[Duffy]

Joining the others with very positive thoughts for MissD. Hang in there! You've got many wonderful people pulling for you!

[Everythingbutwings]

Sending heartfelt prayers to MissD and her family. Hang on and hang together, familial support is so neccessary in such awful times.

[doubletake]

That's terrible, my thoughts are with her and her family, too. /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[canyonoak]

am sending positive thoughts and prayers and energy, hoping for the very best news.

[Tin]

Please keep the prayers coming

Here's a little bit more info from Barb off equiman:

Yesterday my friend who lives on the 4th Line Road near Kemptville called me to tell me about the terrible high winds and bad road conditions near her place on Fri. evening. A young girl lost control of her car near my friend's home, slammed into a tree and had to be airlifted to hospital where she is in a coma. I now realize the young girl was MissD. It sure is a small world. MissD must have been returning from riding at her beloved Turnout Stables.

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[Lisi]

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[Snidgie5]

Best wishes to MissD. My thoughts are with her and her family.

[Sinfulpony]

OMG! My best wishes and my prayers are with her. how terrible. God bless her /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[second chance]

my prayers go out to her and her family. /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[EquiMom]

Sending out our prayers for MsD, her family and all of her loving and supportive friends. Please be well and whole again soon--and get back here to let us know that our positive energy has found you! God bless...

[Natalie]

I'm praying.

~Natalie
"Throw your heart over the fence and your horse will follow."

[AAJumper]

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[Gucci Cowgirl]

/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif jingle jingle so sorry to hear of this...

"We imitate the Masters only because we are not yet Masters ourselves, and in doing so, we learn the truth about what cannot be imitated."

[In The Gate]

/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif How terrible! I'll be praying for a speedy recovery.

Valerie
~VWiles02@yahoo.com~
Valerie's home page (http://www.geocities.com/vwiles02)

[PepTalk]

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I am SO sorry to hear that about MissD!

Come on MissD, you can do it girl! We need you on the COTH! We can't lose you now, you have your whole life ahead of you! Come on now, you can do it! The horses won't be anything without you! They miss you already! Two sets of hooves and two sets of paws crossed(My horse, Tailor and my cat, Tigger) and jingle, jingle, jingle, jangle, jangle, jangle! Come on, Miss D! Don't give up now! Think of the horses! They can't wait until you get back to the barn to feed them their carrots and apples! Don't disappoint them now! They need you! Sending my very best hope and wishes to you!

[merlot]

Good luck, MissD. I really hope you get better soon. /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[Nirvana]

Good Luck MissD! *curb chain jangling*

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[shiloh]

Is there any update on her condition?

[Tin]

no updates yet, she's still in a coma.

My prayers go out to Dina and her family

<Post tie-back Surgery: 26 days until he can neigh and be turned out>

[marta]

our prayers for MissD and her family

[Canter]

Dina, everyone at EMG is jangling their curb chains for you girl.

[Portia]

God be with her, and with her family and friends.

[gwen]

Oh Goodness...this can happen to anyone of us...we cant take things for granted!!!! My prayers are with her and her family..GET WELL!!!

**Barb**

[Tin]

her condition is still the same but this was posted:

Cards and Get well Wishes can be sent to: Dina Snippe
C/O Turnout Stables
R.R.# 5
395 Johnston Rd.
Kemptville ON K0G 1J0

<Post tie-back Surgery: 25 days until he can neigh and be turned out>

[Tin]

or you can e-mail her at:
dina737@hotmail.com

<Post tie-back Surgery: 25 days until he can neigh and be turned out>

[HN73]

Heres to a speedy and full recovery.

***There's no place like first place.***

[Robby Johnson]

Get well VERY soon! I need you to be there when I come to Toronto in June!

Robby

[GW]

I posted on EMG, too, but extra prayers can never hurt. I am praying for you, Dina. Please get well soon. Jill

[suecoo]

We're dangling our curb chains and crossing all paws, hooves, feet and fingers for your speedy recovery! Please get well soon. /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

Member Of The Texas Clique & BEQS

[msj]

I hope she recovers completely and quickly. My prayers go out to her and her family.

msj

[Moesha]

A hope and prayer for her recovery.

[Seven]

*curb chains jingling*

Prayers and positive thoughts to MissD and her family.

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/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif I just haven't been the same since that house fell on my sister. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Fred]

I'm Lucy on the EMG BB - and posted there - but we all want you to have every bit of good luck and best wishes possible.
What Robby said - get well please. we need you to come visit, my dear.

[Canter]

I understand Miss D is still in a coma. We're getting desperate for some good news. /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[Coreene]

We are all rooting for you. And praying.

Love,

Coreene & Willem

[Tri-mo]

Go D!
Go D!
Go go go D!

You can do it!

WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[beameup]

and prayers for D's quick recovery.

[*ROXY*]

I'm praying for you D* /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Get well soon!

Any Updates /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[FairWeather]

For a full recovery.

Always,
FairWeather
"Just call me mint jelly cuz i'm on the lamb!--Grandpa
http://www.fairweather-farm.com

[Tin]

here guys, here's something:

guys there is a new update.
my dad talked to d's father and there is still no change.
thats the bad news
good news... her mother was talking bout the girls taking care of abby )the horse she rides) and the machines indicated that there was some increased brain activity.
THIS IS GOOD NEWS!!!!!!
no visitors yet.
cards and pictures would be appreciated!!!
send them to the barn or whatever and we will make sure thay get to her!!!
keep praying guys. shell pull threw!!
I KNOW SHE WILL!!!
this info was aquired at 9:00 pm on tuesday evening.
-topaz


<Post tie-back Surgery: 24 days until he can neigh and be turned out>

[weeble]

I join everyone else that's posted with hope, prayers, and good wishes. Hang in there, MissD.

[Goodyfourshoes!]

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[1-800-Dial-A-Distance]

prayers, thoughts, and lots of jingling and jangling...

marion and serengeti

"You don't think that the judge happened to hurl his pen over his shoulder at that precise moment, do you?"

[Tri-mo]

Here is a picture of D that I just love.
Sorry if it's big and fuzzy!

[Tin]

that's a grea tpicture Zim

Come on D, we miss you!

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[Van Teal]

Miss D get well soon, my prayers are with you and your family.

[MGR]

My prayers are with you MissD and all your family. I am sending all the positive thoughts and good wishes your way. With all this positive energy going your way I know you will make a speedy and full recovery!!

Maria

[Pocket Pony]

MissD, Mickey and I are jangling curb chains for you!!!!!

"It's amazing how there's no time to do it right the first time but always time to do it over again."

[Fred]

you are in our hearts and minds, MissD.

[Catalina]

I just saw this (where the heck have I been?) and I am sending loads of good wishes MissD's way. Hope she gets well soon.

[Courtknee202]

MissD you are in my thoughts and prayers, please get well soon!

[Inverness]

Just saw this. /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif Add me to the list of those pulling for you, MissD.

" Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience."
--Emerson

[Chanda]

Horse women are so strong. Hang in there!!!!!
Jingle jingle jingle!!!!

Bowed tendon: 14 days down, minimum 46 days to go.

[gwen]

yes, we are VERY strong!!!! Any news??

**BARB***

House hunting on Long Island....where you pay 500,000 for a 1 br, 1 br house!!!!! AHHHHHH!!!!!

[Quinn]

Is there any news at all?

[Tri-mo]

Her condition is still the same.

[gwen]

wow..I'm still praying for her...my friends daughter was in a coma for 3 weeks after a riding accident and made a full recovery...i am hoping this is the same situation!!!! HANG IN THERE!!!!!!!

**BARB***

House hunting on Long Island....we're looking at cardboard boxes..since that's all we can afford in a nice area....:)

[Tin]

well it's been an exact week now and no new info /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

Keep the prayers coming!

It been said that she's not on life support, and it was also said that she may be taken off the respirator today BUT nothing has been confirmed.

<Post tie-back Surgery: He's allowed out tomorrow for an hour under sedation *yay!!!*>

[jumpinghfarm]

miss D and her family

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I wish her a speedy recovery!!!!!

tell them to keep talking about the horses and riding..... it will help!!!!!!

[gwen]

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**BARB***

House hunting on Long Island....we're looking at cardboard boxes..since that's all we can afford in a nice area....:)

[Everythingbutwings]

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Strong stuff, that Peep karma! We are all pulling for you, Miss D!

[1-800-Dial-A-Distance]

I'll be one of the first to give merit to Peeps. But Peep salad? We're trying to make her happy, not sick. Thoughts and prayers, (and smileys)

Serengeti and marion

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"The best time to kiss a girl is while she's laughing at you."

[Canter]

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"The older I get, the better I used to be, but who the heck cares!"

[Trixie]

Well, maybe if you sent her some of those valentines peeps I acquired... /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

*jangles curb chain*

[Heidi]

This is so damned sad.


<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>First of all I would like to thank everyone of you for all of your best wishes.

I will try to give everyone as complete a history of the last week as I can. On Friday Feb. 1st Dina (Miss D) was driving on Donnelly drive and it looks like she lost control of the car and spun out of control, the car flipped on it's side and hit a tree roof first. No one witnessed the accident, but a passerby called 911. We do not know who called 911 but we would like to thank them for stopping and helping Dina. The jaws of life were required to get her out of the car and she was air lifted by helicopter to the Ottawa civic hospital.

She was in a coma from the time she arrived at the hospital until now. This coma is not medically induced, it is due to either her swollen brain or a brain injury. We will not know which one until the swelling goes down. They have put a tube in her head to help control the swelling.

Dina is in ICU and she is on a respirator. The respirator is only helping her to breath. As she can breath on her own but not to optimal condition. Visitation to the ICU is limited to immediate family only, when she is transferred to her own room we will let you know.

Dina has had several CAT scans over the last week , they have shown that there is some brain damage the medical terms are, Cerebral Contusion, Diffuse Axonal Injury, and a Midbrain Haemorrhage. All three of these are very serious conditions.

The other injuries she suffered were a dislocated finger, a large cut on her head, and lots of bruises and some scrapes to the back of one hand.

Since being in the hospital Dina has developed a fever and an infection in her bladder and lungs. These are all under control at this time and are not considered a concern right now.

Currently they are trying to get Dina completely off the respirator and remove the tube from her head. This will take several days to do. Today she went 4 hours with out the respirator and they were able to clamp the tube for 1hour and 20 minutes before the pressure got to high..

Once the tube is removed they will be giving Dina a MRI to get a better picture of her brain and to confirm that there is no injury to her neck, so they can remove the collar they currently have on her neck.

On Friday Feb. 8th Dina had two small operations one to put a tube in her stomach in order to feed her and a second for a tracheotomy to help her breath.

My wife went and picked up some cards from the stable today. We will make sure Dina gets everything you send her. Thank you again.

The family is spending a lot of the time at the hospital, so I do not know when I will be able to update you again but we will try to make sure someone will pass the information to this BB.

Everyday we are just waiting for her to wake up. I?m sure all of your prayers and thoughts will help.

Thank you again from all of the family.
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[Tin]

thanks Heidi.

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<Post tie-back Surgery: First turn-out was a success!! No noise, and settled down quick [drugs did NOT work)>

[farfel]

Sending good vibes your way, Miss D!

Take your time and let that brain heal. We're all pulling for you and your family.

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[Tin]

another update from her sister Cyndy:

Hello everyone, my name is Cyndy and I am Dina's sister. I wanted to also send my thanks to all of you for your thoughts, prayers and best wishes.
I thought I would send along some good news that as of last night Dina was breathing on her own and was taken off of the respirator.
We are hoping the drain on her head will also be removed in the next few days, she was able to hold her own for 6 hours with the drain clamped yesterday.
She is still in a coma (not drug induced)and has shown no signs of waking up but every day she does not get worse is a good day!


~ if the shoe doesn't fit, that's not your shoe! ~

[Goodyfourshoes!]

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[Everythingbutwings]

Come on MissD!

[weeble]

Thanks for the update, Cyndy.

Positive thoughts are coming your way, MissD.

[Kryswyn]

and sending strength to her family and close friends who need support at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you too.

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

[In The Gate]

Good news!

EMG update from her brother, Rob.

I just came back from the hospital and Dina OPENED HER EYES for the first time!!!!!!!!!
They were only open little slits and they were only open for about 1 minute but they were open.

They did not open when we went back to see her an hour later. The nurse said it takes a lot of energy for her to open her eyes and we may not see her do it again for another day or so.

Will keep you posted.

Rob


Valerie
~VWiles02@yahoo.com~
Valerie's home page (http://www.geocities.com/vwiles02)
My horse gets her shoes back on today after nine days off! She's going stir crazy!

[Nirvana]

Keeping the curb chains jangling for MissD- it's great to hear she's doing better!

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[AAJumper]

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[Rockford]

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[Snidgie5]

Wonderful news! Keep up that good work MissD. We're all pulling for you.

[Court@HJ-OH]

That is great to hear.!!! She is in our prayers!

**Courtney** and
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Momo ~Just My Luck~
"It is hard to get by just upon a smile, baby it's wild world out there" Cat Stevens!

[Tin]

another update from her brother Rob:

Here is a small update on D. She was moved from ICU to an observation area on Monday night. Visitation is still restricted. She opens here eyes for a little while every day. We are not sure how much she can see if anything. Also she is somewhat aware of what is going on around her but not much. You could see in her face that see was afraid when they put her in the elevator.
She had an MRI and they found no damage to her neck so they were able to remove the collar on her neck. The MRI also did not show any more damage to her brain than what was already found in the CAT scans.

She still has a tube in her head to let fluid out of her head. They are still trying to remove this but they may have to leave it there forever. You will not be able to see it as it will be under the skin and it will drain in to her abdomen.

Not much more I can tell you other than she seems to be improving every day by a little bit. But it doesn't matter how small the improvements are as long as they are improvements.

As soon as she is allowed visitation from friends we will let you know.

Thank you all for your wishes both on this BB, and the COTH BB and all those who mailed in cards to the stable.


We miss you D, keep going babe!

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[Snidgie5]

Thank you Tin!
Best wishes still to MissD, keep improving!

[Tin]

your welcome Snidgie /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Will keep an eye out for more updates /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[Robby Johnson]

I happen to work (director, corporate communication) for a specialized healthcare company that specializes in the treatment of traumatic brain injury.

Brain injury is very odd - your brain doesn't "regenerate" or "heal" in the sense that other organs do. It's quite literally just gray matter, and once the damage is done, the "healing" comes from the person actually having to "relearn." It can be a long hard road, but the outcome can often be really impressive, depending on the severity of the injury.

I would highly recommend someone pass this along to Miss D's brother ... make sure, once she's medically stable, that she is sent to a post-acute treatment facility that specializes in TBI. I will be happy to speak directly to her brother/family, and of course must recommend our facility here in Arkansas, as the outcome is spectacular.

Also, hippotherapy will probably be the key to Miss D's recovery, when she wakes up. Make sure you push for that! Horses are healers - we all know that!

Best to you,

Robby

[Portia]

Robby, you're a good man. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Tin]

Robby you are wonderful /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[Tri-mo]

Has anyone mentioned what Robby said to anyone yet? /infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

[Tin]

Zim> I tried to send it to D's bro but it seems his e-mail address doesn't exist so I resent it to her sister today. Along with Robby's website and address. Could you make sure she gets it if you see her anytime soon?

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[Miss D's Brother Rob]

Hi everyone,

Yes Dina can now have visitors. But please remember that she gets tired very very easy.

Also everyone should also be aware that Dina is still in a coma even though she can open here eyes and move her arms. When her eyes are closed she is sleeping. Dina has rated as high as 10 on the Coma scale most days she is a 7 or 8 have a look at the following web sites for information on the coma scale.
http://www.medstudents.com.br/neuro/neuro4.htm
http://www.biact.org/infartcl/glasgow.html

We are sure she is some what aware of her surroundings although she does not react to commands. So if you ask her something most likely she will not respond but we are told she does hear you, so please be careful what you say around her and please try not to be emotional in the room with her. I know it is hard not to be emotional when you first see her. So if you have to just walk into the hall for a break.

Also (i'm going to blame this on her parents) Dina has had a hair cut on Saturday, so don't think you are in the wrong room when you see her with a brush cut.

At first the doctor's wanted as little stimulation as possible until her brain stop swelling. But now they would like to start stimulating her a little at a time about 5 - 10 minutes for every hour or so. We are trying to stimulate all of her senses touch, smell, taste, hearing and sight. With the sight there is not must we can do yet as she can not see yet. For taste right now it is just tooth paste and mouth wash as she can not swallow very well yet. For smell we will start bringing things in, including horse smelling items.

I am sure she would love to see as many of you as possible but please only a few people at a time. Visitation at the hospital is between 10 am and 9 pm with a rest period from 1 pm until 2:30 pm. She is in room 740 of the civic campus of the Ottawa Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario,Canada.

Tin sorry about the email address I will fix it the one here works .

[This message was edited by Miss D's Brother Rob on Feb. 28, 2002 at 02:04 PM.]

[dublin]

Thank you for that update, Rob. Miss D is lucky to have such a wonderful brother.

My thoughts and prayers continue to be with all of you, and I am happy to hear some positive news. I'm sure having visits from some of her friends will definitely be beneficial for her. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif