Happy Thanksgiving 

What ever decision you make Sis, I hope it is the best possible one for you.

I hope you had a good Thanksgiving. I'm staying far far away from shopping! It's crowded enough over here without going out when it's more crowded. :P
I wish the decision you have to make about your back was easier or more hopeful. My Auntie went through many many years of problems and back surgeries. She stopped having the surgeries eventually. They didn't seem to do any good but that was back then. Maybe they've improved? Whatever you decide, I'm hoping for the best.