Just got back from the woods today, in fact I'm in Toronto where it's a godawful 100 deg F or so, and just read your post. 

Kyle, that was very painful to read and it makes me feel like crying.  I've known about your plight for some time now, and I think we've chatted about the guitar thing in the past.

I cannot imagine what you have to endure each day, let alone the agony of not having the ability to let your fingers bend that twine the way they used to.

There are no words that can make you feel better, probably, so I'm going to just send you a big HUG.

Love,

Gene