For Andy: if we could send flowers ...

If we could send you flowers, Andy, this is what your room would look like.

There would hardly be room for the medical equipment, the nurses and doctors would have to navigate a narrow path among the bouquets to get to you, the cleaning crew would throw a conniption fit and the other patients would emerge from unconsciousness to stare in bewilderment at the riot of colors.

Well, we can't, of course, so you'll just have to imagine it. When frustration threatens to get you down, close your eyes for a moment and imagine something like this: florist after florist bringing in flowery get well wishes - "These are for Mr. Rodker, should I leave them with you, Nurse?" And the nurses getting less and less professional, until they burst out:"This is an ICU, for God's sake!"

I hope something brings you a smile today, Andy. The road is undeniably long and tough and smiles will help.