Thank you for all the words of encouragement. My dad will be seen by Prof Krige at UCT Med School in Cape Town, South Africa. I have a sister who is a nurse who is sharing the journey with me and my mom. I have 2 brothers one who lives in Johannesburg which is a 2 hour plane ride away and another one is a recovering addict ( we are watching him like a hawk and trying to give him as much support as well. I am not used to forum discussions and this is my first time i have turned to a forum for support. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Michelle