thank you, your post gives me much hope, heaven knows i am no spring chicken either, i did take a semester of classes last semester, just to prove to myself that i could do it and i got all A's, that gave me strength and added to my awakening. I figure i'll be doing the same sort of thing...sounds like quite a ride, but it will be MY RIDE and i look forward to it! i appreciate your post, more than you know, and the hugs.