Robert - (((HUGS))) - so sorry to hear the news, I can just imagine how devastated you must feel.  My friend your life is way too precious to think otherwise of it... keep your faith, God can move mountains and change any situation - especially if you both want to change.  We will be praying for both you and Annie. Remember we are here for you.... please don&#39;t run away from us  <img src="http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":sad2:" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> <br /><br />Cheryl - great news from your Dr.  You see all that hard work was worth it.  My blood pressure has actually be perfect for a couple of months too, so the next time I go to him I will see about going off the meds as well.  Tony &amp; I both have bloodwork appointments in the beginning of May as soon as we get back from our cruise, I am interested to see my Cholesterol numbers, it has already come down 50 points up till February when he did my bloodwork last..... I must say I&#39;m feeling great - if I could just get my back sorted out.<br /><br />Speaking of my back... would you know since I saw the Dr last week I have been pain free&#33;&#33;&#33;  So I have a call into him, to speak to him tomorrow for a determination as to whether I should go through with the Epidural on Wednesday or postpone it until a later date if and when the back flares up again.  Since I already have someone coming in to work for me on that day, IF I don&#39;t have the procedure I might do a little retail therapy.<br /><br />With regards to calamaties - I personally prefer Hurricanes..... only because we usually have at least a weeks&#39; warning and can head out of Dodge before it hits..... with regard to the devastation, no matter if it&#39;s a hurricane, tornado or earthquake one still would have to face the rebuilding of your life if it hit your home and area... at least with Hurricanes you can save your lives by getting out of the danger area.<br /><br />Tomorrow they are having a casting call here in Tampa for the next &quot;Big Brother&quot; - do you think I should audition  <img src="http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":wink2:" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> <img src="http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":wink2:" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />  ... right&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;