Thanks for the kind words. I am in awe of her. And I am so relieved to be posting about her recovery. I got word about an hour ago about a woman in our community that just died as a result of her eating disorder. I can't help but worry that it was one of the "girls" in the support group we attended.They are all so courageous. The email talked about a special meeting of the support group, so I am guessing that it was.It is heartbreaking. Magothy River girl- good memory- yes it was a few months after my DD was diagnosed. A week before the semester started her junior year, her sorority sister died suddenly of a pulmonary embolism. The funeral was the first day of classes. Rough times. But hey sleep is way over rated. I hope that posting here may be helpful to some of the parents on the board. There truly is such a thing as recovery from eating disorders, even though some literature says not.

ky la: Thank you for sharing your father's obituary. When I read it it brought back memories of growing up in Boise and visiting my older brother who went to school at ISU in Pocatello. Your father sounds like a terrific man who certainly left this world way too early. I know that I can tell you the obvious, that you should not blame yourself, that there is no reason to feel guilt. You will have many folks telling you this, but the olny thing that will really ease those terrible feelings is time. Know that with time things will become easier. Know that different folks greive in different ways. A person who outwardly appears to be in complete control may just be torn up inside... it's hard to tell. I'm sorry about your dad. If he were anything like a number of the fine folks I grew up with in Southern Idaho, then I know that the world is a lesser place with his passing. --in my thoughts, --John

I've always thought Russell played a great game and would love to see him win this one. I'm OK with Boston Rob being in the game as long as whiney pants Ambuh stays home. LOL But I would love to see Russell play him. The heroes versus villains concept is great. It will be interesting to see what happens after the merge. Would be fun to see some odd alliance like Russell and Rupert.

We recently watched this. It has Christopher Reeve in it. Morning Glory An ex-convict who is on parole is accused of murdering a loose woman in the town where he works. This TV movie was charming. An old and oft-seen story, prone to cliché, it could easily have been embarrassing. However, Riffen and Reeves pull it off. One reviewer found Riffen far too old. I would never have guessed she was 40 when she made this film. It is to her credit as an actress that she played a 23-24 year old amazingly well. I also think it is about the best thing Reeves ever did. The story could have been stronger, and I agree the screen play could have used "tightening." Nonetheless, it is well worth watching; clearly not a powerful love story, but rather, a charming romance which will leave you satisfied that love is a strong emotion and good overcomes evil. And it is nice to see a "love story" without the obligatory f#$% word, the naked buttocks, or hours of spit-swapping kissing. Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107604/