Hi dllfo. Your 'long-windedness' just showed us how full your plate is! I am so sorry for all of your physical problems, but it sounds like you have a wonderful family and a good outlook on life.
You've just landed in a wonderful community. Not like the other boards at all. Our owner/operator, Doc John, is absolutely fantabulous and contributes a lot, and the moderators are tremendously awesome. I don't know if they can walk on water, though.
If you need any help navigating this site, let us know. And, oh, I am a huge animal lover. Give your sweet dog hugs and kisses from me and tell your wife she also is too awesome for words!