Tricia, What a wonderful opportunity to have the "BEST" look after you! I'm very happy that you have been given this gift. I look at it as a gift because so few have this opportunity. I know your health issues have been giving you many problems and am praying that your quality of life will get better with the help of JHU. You will be astounded at the amount of Dr.'s that will be surrounding you and poking and proding your being. You may get a little tired of this but it is so worth it in the end! I'm looking forward to further updates. Keep on keeping on girl! Cathy said, "Dr. Julius Birnbaum graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University This reminds me of my visit to DH's doctor. He said he wouldn't treat my DH if I continued to come to the appointments. Reason--I wasn't happy with the Dr's treatment and question his knowledge of this illness; he pointed to his diplomas. I said "yeah but 50% of all doctors graduate at the bottom half of their class; how do I know you aren't one of them?" I know a Dr. that tells me "You really don't want the Dr. that graduated in the top 10 of their class. They are too smart and can't see past what the patient is telling them." Don't know if it's true or not but shame on the Dr. that pointed to his diplomas! He could have/should have said something that was more positive. Spousal support, in a time of crisis, is so important!

Oh Julius HATES wearing clothes. He prefers naked, even collarless. I'm surprised they even got this on him! His daddy says his name should be changed to Gorton. Yes, I love my grandpets tremendously. The other day I stopped in at DS's house to check on his girlfriend, poor dear is terribly sick. Ruphus was so excited and ran to the door then back to me. I asked if he does this for everyone and she said no, he never does, only me. Their cats do the same thing! We've pretty much resigned ourselves to not having grandkids for a LOOOOONG time, so we spoil the grandpets.

Thanks :) Actually, I did find some info on them. I did a google search for reviews and on Amazon there were 7 reviews each with one star only. A common complaint is them pulling a switcheroo. They change the names of furniture or lamps or whatever and then when it is delivered the buyers have discovered that it is something much cheaper than what they paid. Plus, they are ordering from suppliers that say in no way that they are 'green'. There is even an article from a buyer in the Washington Post. I checked the BBB and they rated a B. Now I'm a bit nervous about them. I was willing to pay more for green furniture, but if that is not what I am going to get I will certainly be disappointed. Maybe I'll keep looking for a similar look somewhere else. Christy Here is a link that might be useful: Washington Post article

Julius was a big strapping guy, a former Pa State Trooper 66 yrs old. He was just diagnosed with NHL in March. My DDIL's father, died of it in1996 at 50 yrs old, 2 yrs after diagnosis. I had a brother in Law who died of Hodgekin's Disease in 1966 at age 36. Nasty diseases.