[Ben Lahnger]

E_P_S,

my heart was in my throat when I read that your little purple star was so ill. I read through post after post, asking myself if each piece of advice sounded right. And as I read, I wondered how you deal with the beaurocracy that is medical care in our modern world when all you can see is your little baby's life in danger. I wondered how you wrestle with the rage and panic while trying to maintain the logical part of your brain so you can parse what is the best choice each moment for his health.

I am so glad he is feeling better and that the fever is down. I am very grateful that you have this little community of friends and wellwishers to offer you support and advice. And I am incredibly appreciative of the fact that when we live in a time when parents leave small children home alone so they can go to Vegas, this special little guy has a loving, caring mom to shepherd him through this.

I hope he gets well very soon.