Thanks, everyone - for such wonderful words of support and encouragement! Friends like we have here are sure enough precious gifts.

You thought I was gone already, didn't you? Well, I was. For a minute or two. But now I'm back. But I'll be gone again soon..........

I've been struggling with complications from what was to be a 'simple' tooth extraction - ended up with an infection and 'dry socket' and unbearable pain, blah blah blah. Antibiotics and pain meds now, which are helping, but it's a slow process. Waited as long as I possibly could to start my trek to Ohio, but knowing I'd never make it in time if I didn't get out of here by today, I packed the car, and left Seattle this afternoon. 120 miles later, the pain and nausea was so bad, I just couldn't go any further without some pain relief - but my driving would be even worse if I took my meds, so.....what? Well, after doing a bit of crying, then stopping to sit awhile in a forest park wrestling with 'shoulds' and 'cans' and other such traveling companions - I realized this was NOT going to work. Soooooooooooooooo......I turned around, came back home, took my meds and went to sleep. (Okay, I do admit to finally taking the pain meds about 30 minutes before I actually got back home)

I just made a plane reservation for Thursday morning so I'll be at my Angel's wedding no matter what. After all, my bags are already packed :-)

Still in Seattle,

[Nancy_G]

Well, Teri -- that's the pits.
I'm so sorry you're having pain and trouble.
Of course it's wonderful that you'll still make Angel's wedding - you couldn't miss that - but, gee, I'm sorry you won't be driving through Missouri. (Longo won't drive up here just to see me).

Take care of yourself ((((((Teri)))))))

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Teri...you might want to ask the Dentist if the Altitude flying will effect the tooth (or lack of it!) ???