I'm so happy to see you post - was worried about you - but my goodness - thats so much stress and your body must really be taking a beating... so sorry about your friends - its so hard - good to hear DH is doing better - and as far as the pup - thats great that crating is working - and also great to hear that the shots worked and that can potentially be a long term answer to some of the pain - yea!

Hang in there - and if a coke doesnt hurt that bad now and then - I'd drink one! Just for the decadent refreshment!

Take care