Paul....thanks so much for the suggestion of that exercise. I will try it. I am seeing that it all takes alot of patience and time and building up of strength in my fingers. I have never stretched my fingers into those positions before...and am trying to get them to work that way....today already it seems some better than yesterday....but, I only have 5 more days until I have to play this song for my guitar teacher..and more than anything, I hate to show up unprepared.

Your help has been so appreciated. I knew I could count on all of you.

Jan