Sorry, that was my really screwed-up computer burping, when what I would want to say is, Hess, hang in there. Our three kids, I am sure, have felt and gone through much of this. I don't say that lightly... one, for example, has been as sick as you have been and, in some ways, sicker and less safe... anyway, she finally got the major pieces lined up so she could work with them, and is getting the rest of her life on track from that foundation, and it's coming along pretty well. What I am trying to say is, you can make it. I did. Many of us did. Young people facing tough times are. I know you can do it. I know it can be done, and I know you are one of the ones who can do it.

Hess, did you ever *meet* Mudcatter Matt R? I think you came here after he "left." I wish you two could talk. Man, has he had it rough. I think he could encourage you better than anyone else here. He was back posting an update on how he's been doing, not long ago.... why not PM him a hello and make his sporadic acquaintance. Tell him I ("da Flooz") sent you.

~Susan