I agree with everyone. I have been in bed basically for 3 months and my lap top has been my mental therapy. Trust me its worth it. I feel there are many definitions to need. I also feel that mental and physical go hand in hand. It sounds like this is something that can really add so much to your life and to me even if it adds a few minutes of happiness or feeling less alone it was needs. Enjoy it and think of all the things you can learn. Since I have gotten ill I have learned so much on the computer and watched enough tv fo a lifetime. I hope I'm not too late to contribute and pm you. I was also thinking and don't know if this happens a lot and don't know how a fund would be set up so that if similar needs happens that it can be used.I too know I'm on limited funds as many others but even small amounts add up. We need a bake sale just kidding but you know what I mean. Like I remember in the past the person having trouble affording meds so on. Well take care.