Thank you for your reply and suggestions…I am now waiting to hear when I will have a cateract op so I am working very hard for a possible show in the fall since I don’t know recovery time for my operation. Also hoping to get my book finished by the fall.I have a hearing problem but I would rather spend dineros on my eyes(more important)…actually I am finding that being partially deaf is good because I can shut out boring noises and concentrate on my work. I will always be there for my son but I am backing off and letting him be….more peaceful for him… and me.He also has a lot of friends and is well liked. …Hopefuly with the summer the atmosphere will improve and there will be more contact with other people for him. We can learn from the past…but we can’t change it….I am learning this myself….forgivness is a great gift to yourself if you can do it…onwards and upward to the paint box.