Hey Mario,

I can't speak for everybody, but as far as I'm concerned the people you mentioned who REALLY depend on you in a tangible way... they come first. Whereas it's true that we all sort of depend on other forum members to "be there", its a much less tangible presence, and the implications of failing to show up are certainly less than the implications of failing to dedicate your time to the loved ones you mentioned.

So, as far as I'm concerned, no explanations or apologies required!

And that's wonderful news about your wife's lymph nodes being free from problematic cells! I bet everybody heaved a sigh of relief over that news! I hope the other situations you mentioned work out as well as possible.