I've spent a lot of time away from Mudcat over the last few months - got used to spending more of my computer time on Facebook - making new friends and getting to know some old ones a lot better. I came back here today to start a new thread, about something that is happening in my life, and the first thing I saw was this thread.

I had to read it through from the beginning, and was moved by the outpourings of love from everybody here, and felt bad that it has taken me this long to find it. I know from personal experience that the Mudcat community is a wonderful caring one, but I think I had forgotten how much. I felt the same reading the thread about Open Mike too.

Mick, I don't know what else I can add to what everybody else has said, but I am joining with them in sending you and your daughter love and support. You did the right thing in sharing your thoughts and feelings with us, as I'm sure you know. We can't take away all the pain, but the support does make a difference - I know. I've felt it. It's taken this thread to remind me.