Thank you for the well-wishes, Jean. I will never feel happy about that date again.

Rex, <BR>This is a most unfortunate coincidence over which you had absolutely no control or input. <BR> <BR>Rex, if you hadn't been born, your daughters wouldn't be here & the people whose lives you've saved in your profession wouldn't be here. <BR> <BR>I no the next few birthdays may be bittersweet for you, but please don't stop celebrating your future birthdays. It would mean the terrorists were successful in their attempt to terrorize. <BR>Best Wishes, <BR>BC

Rex <BR> <BR>A belated happy birthday and thanks for all the wonderful advice you have provided to many of us on this board. <BR> <BR>Best regards, <BR>Bev

Rex and Ess- <BR>Happy, Happy Birthday to you both. I'm sure it was impossible to celebrate. Rex you should have a belated party with the gang in Italy. I hope you have the best trip ever!

My sincerest appreciation to all you well-wishers. As described on the thread "what do you do on your birthday?", we had cake - - complete with candles, just as has always been my in-laws' tradition. And we may add one extra candle, from this year forward. <BR>