Dear Cathy,

Thanks for bringing gut wrenching laughter to us. More important thank you for sharing the love in a Mother Daughter relationship that the majority of folks don't get to experience. I am one of the fortunate ones who can relate as my Mom and I were close and experienced together physical and medical challenges.

All the way through your book I burst out laughing. I especially enjoyed your description of the end (pun intended) results of your Mom's advice to the lady in pain in the "pooping room." Other chapters where I especially lost it laughing were: 13, 23, 26 and the Epilogue. I identified all the way through with your frustration with the medical world empathizing with the garbage you endured as told in Chapters 12, 19 and 22. There are many heartwarming moments also, especially your chapter on "WOW" and your references to you grandmother's encouragement in your life.

You are a talented writer. I have not enjoyed an author who writes with humor this much since I read Gerald Durrell's books (ie. "My Family and Other Animals).

Your musical, "Staying Well" is great too. Having read your book, I now know where you got the material for your songs. People will really relate to this while laughing hysterically.

The dentist office just called. I have to be there in a few minutes-emergency-I related to all your dentist stories! One question: Where can I get a dammit doll?

Thanks, Cathy, for brightening up our world.

Love,

Ellen Bonham
Delray Beach, Florida