I forgot to mention in my post about the small bags of candy. I always opened them and kept a few pieces and then gave them to the staff, tellling them that I didn't need all the pounds, (the truth) and would they please share the bag among themselves. AND...when I went home from the hospital, I took time to write a nice thank you note to the nursing staff and one to the phy therapy dept telling them how much I appreciated their care of me while I was there. AND...I took the time in the form of a short letter to express my graditude to the young emergency room doctor for his correct diagnosis of the fractures. I told him we were extremely lucky to have a doctor of his caliber in this small town. And I do feel that way.

Billye