Thanks for this post, Rach. What would any of us do without "caregivers."

For me, that actually does include my doctors and nurses. The good ones, that is.

My Mom is the person who has supported me the most and in a some of the most horrific medical situations. But our relationship isn't a one-way caregiver street. My medical experiences have helped her in return, such as when I had a B12 deficiency in 1999 and insisted that she get hers tested too. She was low on her B12 as well.

I would not have made it through the past 11 years (or all of my 51 really) without my Mom. And my friends. And the rest of my family. I am very grateful to have people in my life who support me in one way or another.

Not all people can handle a disease and all that goes with it close-up though. I've lost a couple friends due to my getting sick.

Mary, I love that you guys worked things out together. There's always a solution!

Joanmarie, Your husband sounds like a gem.

Annie