Dear DW--I went back to the old thread and read about Jeremy, and even though I don't know you and you don't know me, I feel deeply for you. I'm so sorry. It seems that some of the best people in our lives, we only have for a short period of time and then we have to "give them back." My heart goes out to you and your family, my friend.

Allan C.--Again, we are strangers to each other but nonetheless, I feel very emotional when I think of what your daughter experienced and also, of what you and your family must have felt upon hearing about it. My gosh, I was relieved when you said Kelly got away. A woman never knows how she'll react in a situation like that (although we all think about it) but now Kelly knows. She's a fighter and a survivor. Bless her heart. And I think kat/katlaughing gave some good advice about the self-defense classes. It's a terrific way to feel empowered and in control again after something like this shakes you to the core.

And I have to add, you Mudcatters are something else. I've been really touched by the responses here. It's as if you've all touched your fingertips to the glass in your computer screens to send out these wishes of strength and healing. You're good folks.