New thoughts:
It's now April, 2013 - birthday just passed.  Family love abounds.  I am so fortunate.  Awaiting the healing of my eyes after corrective surgery.  Paper work awaits; impatience soars.  Belated birthday luncheon planned with my beautiful spiritual companions.  Husband is sliding - losing incentive - doctor's visit tomorrow.  Possible in-home therapy if available.
Political humdrum with our President and our pitiful Congress.
My once strong input has to diminish because we are the 'grassroots' and more and more $$ are needed to continue the struggle.  Signing off now.